Ivory Coast and Portugal made disappointing starts to their World Cup campaigns with a 0-0 draw in Group G in the Port Elizabeth Stadium, dpa reported.
Cristiano Ronaldo hit a post in the first half and Didier Drogba cheered Ivory Coast fans by playing the last 25 minutes as a substitute with his FIFA-approved cast but neither side could break the deadlock.
Brazil can take full advantage of their big Group G rivals both dropping points when they play North Korea at Ellis Park Johannesburg later Tuesday.