They are drawn in Group F along with Brazil , Croatia & Japan .
9 June - 9 July -- The Socceroos participate in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany for the first time since 1974 .
Socceroos are drawn in Group F along with Brazil , Croatia & Japan .
9 June - 9 July -- The Socceroos participate in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany for the first time since 1974 .