The 33-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Newcastle United at the end of last season, and his agent has confirmed that he is heading back to Australia.
But, despite the Australian coach saying he wanted Viduka in South Africa in the summer, the striker will miss the competition.
Steve Kutner: "I can confirm that Mark will not be seeking another contract in England or Europe and is coming home to Australia to live.
"He's about to enter a new phase in his life and whether that includes playing again in Australia I am not sure.
"He's had a superb 11 years or so in the UK, and he's made his mind up to now move on. Mark has other priorities and wants to take his life in a different direction."