Ivory Coast were taking on Portugal this afternoon in their opening match in Group G .
FIFA 's head of media , Nicolas Maingot , confirmed the green light had been given following consultation with Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz and the match referee .
Ivory Coast were taking on Portugal this afternoon in their opening match in Group G and FIFA 's head of media , Nicolas Maingot , confirmed the green light had been given following consultation with Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz and the match referee .