FFA hopeful of a resolution

Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirms that it is hopeful of a resolution to the issue regarding the World Cup qualifying match against Iraq, scheduled to be played on Sunday at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium, presented by FOXTEL.

Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirms that it is hopeful of a resolution to the issue regarding the World Cup qualifying match against Iraq, scheduled to be played on Sunday at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium, presented by FOXTEL.

FIFA has given the Iraq Government until midnight Thursday 29 May (Sydney time) to resolve the issue with the Iraqi Football Association to FIFA's satisfaction.

FFA also confirms that, if the World Cup qualifying match does not proceed on Sunday, then a full refund will be available to all who have purchased tickets.

FFA will make a further announcement on the issue once the outcome is known.