The Socceroos' hopes of a fourth successive World Cup appearance hinge on the result of Tuesday night's qualifier against Jordan but for thousands of Indigenous children living in remote areas, the victory has already been won.

Australia's elite footballers pledged $90,000 in appearance fees for the Jordan game to a foundation providing Indigenous children in remote areas access to elite football development and education.

Shadeene Evans, 14, from Borroloola in the Northern Territory, runs through some football drills at Westfield Sport High School. Credit:Kate Geraghty

The sum represents the overwhelming majority of the players' match appearance fees which will be donated to the John Moriarty Football foundation, as part of the Football Federation Australia's launch of the first Indigenous football week.