Football Australia urges the Victorian government to reverse a ban on World Cup matches being shown on big screens at Melbourne's Federation Square.

Melbourne precinct cites ‘behaviour of small number of people’ for decision, which FA says robs fans of World Cup experience

The decision has triggered a furious response from Australian soccer pundits and a fan group.

Football Australia urges the Victorian government to reverse a ban on World Cup matches being shown on big screens at Melbourne's Federation Square.