The last and only other time the two teams faced-off was in September in Amman which the hosts won 2-1.

FFA CEO David Gallop made the venue announcement today and believes that local fans will turn out in force to support the national team.

"The Victorian sporting public have always provided huge support for the Qantas Socceroos and I’m looking forward to a great atmosphere at this world-class venue," Gallop said.

“With tickets going on sale so early, it’s also a great opportunity for interstate football fans to plan ahead and get to Melbourne to support our team as well.

“Everyone knows our FIFA World Cup qualifying group is extremely competitive and this important home game is absolutely crucial on the road to Brazil.”

Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck said he was looking forward to playing the vital qualifier in Melbourne.

"The larger capacity of this stadium will allow us to have a big crowd to support our team for this match,” Osieck said.

"Our players always enjoying playing in front of a large home crowd and we looking forward to see that happen again for this match.”

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the Victorian Government today announced that the Qantas

The venue has a good history of holding Qantas Socceroos matches having first hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier against Qatar in 2008 and an AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Oman in 2009. The last international match played at the venue was a friendly against Serbia on 5 June 2011.

It is also has the honour of hosting the highest ever A-League clash when a crowd of 55,436 turned out for the 2007 Grand Final between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United, as well as the highest regular season crowd of 50,333, in a round 16 encounter between Victory and Sydney FC in season 2006/07.

Tickets for this match will go on-sale from www.footballaustralia.com.au/tickets to the Football Family members from 12pm (AEDT) Thursday 22 November until 11pm Monday 26 November and to the general public from 9am Thursday 29 November

The match will be broadcast live and exclusive throughout Australia by FOX SPORTS and on 1 hour delay on SBS TV.

Match Details

2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier,

Qantas Socceroos v Jordan

Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria,Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Kick-Off time – 7:30pm AEST

Gates Open – 5:30pm AEST