“We’re getting close to having our final 逆援助交際venues in place.”
He said strict FIFA regulations require a World Cup final to be played at a stadium boasting a minimum capacity of 80,000, leaving the MCG and Homebush as the only options.
A bumper crowd of more than 70,000 is tipped to pack the ‘G for Australia’s World Cup send-off tomorrow night.
By finishing the top two in the group, both sides have made it through to next year’s finals in South Africa.
But Mr Buckley said each was intent on ending their successful qualifying campaign with a win.
“Up for grabs is the top spot in the group. I know Japan are very, very keen to knock us over, and we certainly don’t want to lose on our home turf,” he said.
Bookies last night installed the Socceroos as $1.85 favorites 逆援助交際ahead of a draw at $3.35. Japan, missing several stars, has faded to $4.
FIFA chiefs will vote on the hosts for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals in December next year.