Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan on Thursday interceded to ensure Melbourne's Federation Square would screen the Australian men's team clashes in the US and Canada.
The premier's call followed significant public outcry, including from Matildas captain Sam Kerr and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Ms Allan said she was forced to step in and reverse the ban which was prompted by recent fan behaviour at the venue.
"I don't think the Victorian community as a whole is going to let a few dickheads get in the way of all of us enjoying a moment of national pride," she said.
"A moment where we get to come together."
Football Australia chief executive Martin Kugeler praised the premier's swift intervention and thanked her for listening to the views of fans.
"This is an excellent outcome for football fans, local businesses and Victorians," he said.
It was a win for common sense and for football fans, Football Supporters Association Australia chairman Patrick Clancy said.
"The pictures and videos of Fed Square during World Cup 2022 went vital around the world," he added.
"We want to see this repeated."
Federation Square has hosted thousands of fans to watch Australia's men's and women's team fixtures since the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Video of feverish celebrations were shared widely when Australia advanced to the round of 16 during the 2022 Qatar tournament.
Several incidents marred the screening, however, including revellers setting off flares.
Melbourne Arts Precinct director and chief executive Katrina Sedgwick on Wednesday suggested the site's layout meant it was difficult to control fan behaviour and pointed to the lighting of more than 100 flares after the last Socceroos match it screened.
Once the premier intervened, Ms Sedgwick walked away from her stance.
"We welcome the Victorian government's decision to support Fed Square in its ability to provide a safe and welcoming live site for the 2026 World Cup," she said in a statement on Thursday.
Victorian Nationals leader Danny O'Brien questioned whether changes were needed at the top of the Melbourne Arts Precinct.
"The notion that this couldn't go ahead in the first place … the government should be looking at who made that decision," he said.
The Socceroos will make their seventh appearance at the men's World Cup finals and have drawn Turkey, the United States and Paraguay in the group stage of the tournament to be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the US from June 11 to July 19.
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