Australia coach Graham Arnold said it has been "quite stressful" preparing to play Palestine next week against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict, but hopes football can bring some joy.
Messi terrorised the Socceroos and scored a sublime goal in a 2-1 win in the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, before going on to lift the trophy.
The talented 19-year-old, who was born in Scotland when his father was playing for Dundee but raised in the beachside Sydney suburb of Maroubra, has already represented England at age-group level.
Defending champions France start their campaign in Group D looking to beat Australia just like they did to kick off their 2018 journey in Russia.
Tim Cahill hat-trick powers visiting Australia to a 4-0 victory over hosts Bangladesh in a FIFA World Cup qualifier match.
The Socceroos confirm that they will be arriving in Bangladesh on November 14 to play a World Cup qualifying match against Bangladesh.
The Socceroos' World Cup qualifier in Bangladesh next month was thrown into doubt after Football Federation Australia (FFA) officially notifies FIFA of their security fears.
The Socceroos' World Cup qualifier in Bangladesh next month was thrown into doubt after Football Federation Australia (FFA) officially notifies FIFA of their security fears.
