Socceroos Hungry to Punch Their World Cup Ticket

Australia's Socceroos are on the cusp of a historic achievement, with just two matches separating them from qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Graham Arnold's men will face the United Arab Emirates in a single-leg playoff on June 7, with the winner advancing to a final clash against Peru on June 13.

The Socceroos are brimming with confidence after a successful qualifying campaign that saw them finish third in Group B behind Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Australia has a proud history at the World Cup, having qualified for four of the past five tournaments.

They reached the knockout stage in 2006 and 2018, and will be looking to make a similar impact in Qatar.

The Socceroos will be without several key players for the playoffs, including injured captain Mat Ryan and star midfielder Aaron Mooy.

However, Arnold has a strong squad at his disposal, and will be confident of overcoming the challenge of the UAE and Peru.

The Socceroos are ranked 42nd in the world by FIFA, while the UAE are ranked 73rd and Peru are ranked 22nd.

Australia has a good record against both teams, having won three of their four previous meetings with the UAE and two of their four previous meetings with Peru.

The Socceroos will be hoping to continue their good form and book their place at the World Cup.