Before the national capital rolls out the welcome mat for Asia's premier teams for seven games, including a quarter-final, in January 2015, the pressing issue is securing a Socceroos fixture this year.

A Socceroos international in the second half of this year remains a possibility despite Tuesday night's 2-2 draw with Oman placing qualification for next year's World Cup in doubt.

Fairfax Media understands a decision won't be made until their fate is known, and will depend on what lead-up games Socceroos coach Holger Osieck believes is best for his side. Other options that have been discussed with Football Federation Australia include Canberra hosting a Young Socceroos fixture or an A-League game at the start of the 2013-14 season.

Plans are well advanced for the Young Matildas to host South Korea in April, while it's looking likely their senior counterparts will face New Zealand in June.

Capital Football chief executive Heather Reid said while she was pleased to have secured the marquee women's fixtures, the Socceroos remained a priority.

''A Socceroos game is still very high on our wish-list,'' Reid said.

''It's different to rugby league and rugby union in that the players all have commitments overseas at that time.

''We've got a reputation as a strong base for women's football, but we'll still be pushing to bring the Socceroos to Canberra.''

Canberra Stadium was on Wednesday announced as one of five venues for the 2015 Asian Cup.

At least 10 of the 16 teams will feature in the six pool games and a quarter-final in Canberra in a hectic 14-day block from January 10-23.

''It's huge, this is the largest sporting event in Asia and it puts Canberra in front of a large audience,'' Reid said.

''We always knew it would be unlikely we would get the Socceroos given they were likely to play in stadiums capable of maximising economic returns.

''The challenge for us will be to get bums on seats in the holiday period.''

Local Organising Committee chief executive officer Michael Brown was confident games in Canberra could attract strong support despite being held at a traditionally barren time in the city.

''Not everyone in Canberra is in Parliament or goes to the south coast over the holiday period,'' Brown said.

''From the information we've received, we're confident there's an appetite for elite sport at that time and it's a great opportunity given there's not much else on.

''I understand the enthusiasm in Canberra and the surrounding region for international sport.''

Australia, Japan, North Korea and South Korea have qualified for the 2015 Asian Cup, with qualifying for the remaining spots to be confirmed this time next year.

The Socceroos will play in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, while Newcastle is another major winner, with a semi-final and the third v fourth play-off to be held in the Hunter.