The Socceroos will throw themselves into the fire ahead of their World Cup play-off with Honduras, opting to spend the lead-up week to their away match in the Central American nation.

Coach Ange Postecoglou and Football Federation Australia have decided against basing the team in the United States ahead of the clash.

In doing so, they'll give themselves the best chance to acclimatise.

But the Socceroos will also be at the mercy of fanatical local support eager to see their country represented in Russia next year.