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Wednesday’s men’s draw will pit Australia against one of the two Latin giants, who are in Pot 1 alongside hosts Japan and South Korea, neither of whom can face a team from their own AFC confederation in the group stage.
The gala prospect of mixing it with a showcase South American opponent comes a day after UK-based Socceroos and Olyroos assistant Rene Meulensteen laid down the gauntlet to a trio of uncapped hopefuls, including
Charlton backup goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer, budding Fulham midfielder Tyrese Francois and Everton U-23s defender Con Ouzounidis.
All three are in the frame for a proposed Olympic warm-up tournament in Toulon in June, where Australia could play up to five games in 15 days.