The first game under the new agreement will see the Socceroos play Oman on Tuesday 11 October, at a venue soon to be announced giving Sydney their first match since the Socceroos defeated Paraguay 1-0 nearly one year ago to that same date. 

Under the agreement, the Socceroos will also play two home games in the 4th Round group stage in NSW, subject to qualification.

“The road to the past two FIFA World Cup finals has included unforgettable nights in Sydney for the Qantas Socceroos and I’m sure we’ll see more great action and fabulous support on the road to Brazil,” said FFA CEO Ben Buckley.

“The Uruguay epic in 2005 and the 70,000 crowd for the match against China in 2008 were big occasions for football and the city of Sydney.

"On behalf of FFA, I’m delighted that this new partnership with Events NSW will build on the vibrant relationship between the fans and their national team.”

Premier Barry O’Farrell announced the NSW Government has developed a wide-ranging package of major international football matches with Football Federation Australia over 2011- 2014, leading to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

In addition to the guaranteed three Asian World Cup qualifiers, the home leg of any 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian play-off matches featuring the Qantas Socceroos will also be played in NSW.

“The Qantas Socceroos are about to embark on the road to Brazil and this deal means Sydney will host three 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers,” Mr O’Farrell said.

“Kicking off with the Qantas Socceroos and Oman in a round 3 FIFA World Cup qualifier at on Tuesday 11 October, we will also host two round 4 qualifiers if the Qantas Socceroos progress to that phase.

“In addition to these three Asian World Cup qualifiers, the home leg of any 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian play-offs will be hosted in Sydney, if the Qantas Socceroos are participants in those matches.

“So the stage is set, all of Australia will be watching as our Socceroos begin the road to Brazil and Sydneysiders, interstate and international visitors will be able to be part of it in our global harbour city.”

The partnership includes two matches from the London 2012 Olympic Games Asian qualifiers.

The Olyroos have been drawn in Group B with Iraq, Uzbekistan and UAE.

Regional centres will be considered for hosting the matches against Uzbekistan on 27 November and Iraq on 14 March.

The draw for the Asian Qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup was made in Rio de Janeiro last month. The Socceroos have been drawn with Saudi Arabia, Oman and Thailand in Group D.

The top two nations progress to the 4th Round group stages.