The Socceroos appeal to get a one match ban overturned on Tim Cahill was rejected by the FIFA disciplinary committee. This really is a huge, huge blow for them.
They need their main attacking force in the match against Ghana, where a loss will virtually eliminate them out of the World Cup.
Itemuleng Khune also received a one match ban for his challenge on Luis Suarez which resulted in expulsion and a Diego Forlan penalty.