First Socceroos goal (2004 v Tahiti)
The Socceroo icon scored his first goal for Australia 14 minutes into the clash against Tahiti in Adelaide. Cahill bagged a brace in the 9-0 rout, courtesy of two headers.
Australia's first ever goal at a FIFA World Cup (2006 v Japan)
Arguably Guus Hiddink's greatest ever substitution as Socceroos coach, Cahill's second-half introduction sparked life into an Australian side chasing Japan, with his 84th-minute strike enough to bring scores level.
Dramatic winner in Kaiserslautern (2006 v Japan)
If the legion of fans watching from home soil were ecstatic with the then-Everton star's maiden effort, his 89th-minute go-ahead goal brought unheralded emotion as the Socceroos took all three points for their first ever win at a World Cup.
Socceroos qualify for 2010 World Cup (2009 v Japan)
Cahill proved to be Japan's nemesis yet again, scoring a double as the Socceroos produced a 2-1 come-from-behind win at the MCG and secured their place at the 2010 World Cup as AFC's top-ranked country.
Scores at second straight World Cup (2010 v Serbia)
With the Socceroos' hopes of reaching the round of 16 in South Africa still alive, heading into their final group game against Serbia, Cahill's classic header with 20 minutes remaining helped Australia claim their second ever win at a World Cup.
Scores at third straight World Cup (2014 v Chile)
Two goals in a trice put the Socceroos in a tricky situation during their opening match of the 2014 World Cup against Chile, but Cahill's 35th-minute header helped his side find their feet and almost push for a deserved equaliser.
Nominated for Puskas award (2014 v Netherlands)
An unprecedented Puskas award may have eluded Cahill, but his incredible volley against the Netherlands at the 2014 World Cup will live long in the memory of every Socceroos fan.
Incredible bicycle kick sends Australia through to Asian Cup semi-final (2015 v China)
With Australia dominating possession but struggling to break through against China, Cahill stepped with a spectacular strike in their AFC Asian Cup quarter-final at Suncorp Stadium.
Lifts Socceroos level (2017 v Syria)
Trailing Syria in the second leg of a World Cup qualifying play-off had fans fearing the worst early on at ANZ Stadium, but they didn't have to wait long for Cahill's crown to guide the ball into the back of the net.
Extra-time winner sends Australia through in World Cup qualifying (2017 v Syria)
With both sides level on aggregate, extra-time would decide Australia's fate under Ange Postecoglou, but Cahill's 109th-minute winner ensured his dream of reaching a fourth consecutive World Cup would become a reality.
