“Although the results didn’t go our way, the Socceroos have made Australia proud with outstanding performances against France, Denmark and Peru,” said Lowy.

“The team showed the world that they were able to match it with some of the best football teams at the tournament and have won support from around the globe as a result.

“This group of players led on and off the pitch by senior players Mile Jedinak, Tim Cahill, and Mark Milligan will definitely provide inspiration for young footballers around Australia who will hopefully also aspire to represent Australia at future World Cups,” said Lowy.

Van Marwijk's team were again made to pay for their lack of a cutting edge and succumbed to goals from Andre Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero for the already-eliminated South Americans in this group finale.

They go home without a win, joining Peru in being eliminated in Group C as France and Denmark - who drew 0-0 in Moscow - both went through. Indeed, that result confirmed that even an Australian win here would have been in vain.

The Socceroos needed a win to stand any chance of reaching the last 16 for the first time since 2006, but they were undone by Andre Carrillo's 18th-minute strike and Paolo Guerrero's goal early in the second half at the Fisht Stadium.

They go home without a win, joining Peru in being eliminated in Group C.

Peru were already out before this game but they still had a huge travelling support, clad in the country's distinctive white and red colours.

They made up the majority of the 44,073 crowd in sauna-like conditions by Russia's Black Sea coast, and the stadium exploded when Carrillo scored their first goal at a World Cup since 1982.

It was their first win in nine games at the tournament since they defeated Islamic Republic of Iran 4-1 in Argentina in 1978, and they will now hope to build on their performances in Russia after finally coming in from the international wilderness.

When Cahill arrived into the fray for Tomi Juric in the 53rd minute, he became the first Socceroos player in history to play in four FIFA World Cups.

And although the 38-year-old was unable to provide Australia with another heroic FIFA World Cup moment on this occasion, Cahill’s unparalleled aerial ability was once again on display for the world to see.

Jo produced yet another outstanding performance as Korea Republic sent the defending champions crashing out in the Group F clash at the Kazan Arena and was deservingly named Man-of-the-Match.

There was no other more deserving candidate, although late goals by Kim Young-gwon and Son Heung-min meant Korea Republic exited the 2018 FIFA World Cup with the record of being the first Asian team to beat the reigning World Cup champions in an official match.

Jo, 26, was amazing as Germany had 26 shots - six of which were on target - and his heroics were passionately applauded.

The win wasn't enough for Korea Republic to advance to the Round of 16, with Sweden defeating Mexico 3-0 to seal top spot in Group F, but it is a result which will be celebrated across Asia.

It was a historic win as it is the first time an Asian team has beaten the reigning World Cup champions in any official match.

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced the extension, which will see Pizzi in charge till the end of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, on Tuesday. 

Saudi Arabia snatched a late 2-1 victory over Egypt in their final 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group A match on Monday.