After 107 national team appearances and 50 goals, Cahill confirmed on social media his appearance off the bench against Peru at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia was his final for his country.

"Today’s the day that I’m officially hanging up my boots on my international career with the Socceroos," Cahill wrote.

"No words can describe what it has meant to represent my country. Massive thank you to everyone for the support throughout all my years wearing the Australian badge."

Football Federation Australia Chairman Steven Lowy praised Cahill’s immense contribution to football. 

“Tim Cahill is a football great in Australia. As a player and as a person he has had an enormous impact on the game,” said Lowy.

“Tim’s performances on and off the pitch and his feats at FIFA World Cups and AFC Asian Cups have inspired millions across the globe, but it is in Australia, where Tim is a household name, that his influence is most profound. He has our very best wishes for whatever new challenges he takes on. We hope to continue to work with Tim to promote football in Australia.”

Asia's champions will have been disappointed with their showing at Russia 2018, with just one point from the three Group Stage ties and no goals scored from open play.

There were many who felt the Socceroos would be among the continent's favourites to progress to the knockout stage under coach Bert van Marwijk, but it proved to be a challenge too far. 

With a new man at the helm coming in for the build-up to AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, there will be much work needed to ensure they can successfully defend their title.

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Kuala Lumpur: When Tim Cahill rose high to meet Robbie Kruse’s centre in extra time against Syria in November, there was an air of inevitability about where the ball would end up as the trademark goal secured a 2-1 victory and kept Australia’s FIFA World Cup dreams alive.

It was the 50th time Cahill had netted for his country as he underlined his status as an Australian sporting legend ahead of securing qualification to his fourth World Cup. And the forward, who turns 38 today, is deservedly the-AFC.com’s next ‘Asian Icon’.