The Socceroos will face one of their old foes in their final match before the World Cup with a friendly match against Croatia agreed to take place a week before the tournament starts.

A report on the Croatian FA website confirmed news of the friendly match, with a city and venue to be determined in the coming months.

Luka Modric (L) and Vedran Corluka of Croatia celebrate after qualifying for the World Cup. Credit:Getty Images

“Croatia and Australia will play a friendly match on 6 June 2014 in Brazil, which will be the final game for both national sides before the World Cup,” the website said. “The venue will be confirmed at a later date.”

Croatia open their World Cup six days later with the toughest test imaginable, facing Brazil in Sao Paolo in the tournament's opening match.