Asian Cup-winning Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira has confirmed he has been contacted by Australian football officials about the Socceroos coaching job.

The Brazilian spoke with representatives from both Australia and South Korea on the phone less than 24 hours after guiding Iraq to their fairytale 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the final of the Asian Cup in Jakarta.

He is believed to be heading to Sydney next month for discussions with Football Federation Australia.

"I spoke on the telephone with representatives of Australia and South Korea asking me if I was interested," Vieira told Reuters during a brief stopover in Bangkok.

"It's still very early. First, I need a holiday before I decide what to do."

After taking control of the Iraq national team just two months before the Asian Cup, Vieira quit only hours after the final.

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is expected to be stepped down from the role following Australia's quarter-final exit in the Cup, but will likely remain with the FFA coaching the Olyroos.

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