Tasnim - CEO of the Asian Cup Local Organizing Committee said that the Iranian football team has selected the most beautiful areas of Sydney.

Iran will arrive in Sydney on December 30 and train at Cromer Park on the northern beaches until January 7, when it heads to Melbourne for their opening match against Bahrain on January 11.

"The Iranians have chosen one of the most beautiful areas of Sydney, and indeed Australia, to complete their preparations, and I am sure the local community will give them a big Aussie welcome," said Michael Brown told afcasiancup.com.

"They are proving one of the biggest box office drawcards of the tournament, which is a good indication that they will enjoy plenty of support in the grandstands."

"With just over a month to go until kick-off, this announcement takes the excitement and anticipation up another notch," Brown stated.