FIFA are confident that Sunday's match between Brazil and England will go ahead as planned.

The Rio de Janeiro state government have confirmed that they will appeal against a decision that has seen the international friendly called off.

The game was suspended by judge Adriana Costa dos Santos on Thursday evening due to safety concerns over the Maracana Stadium, which does not yet posses the necessary certification.

However, state officials have assured the world football governing body that the required safety certificate will be issued on Friday, meaning that the fixture can be honoured.

Written by
Robert Summerscales