Ibrahim Toure passed away on Thursday in Manchester, aged only 28.
"In such a sad situation, the Ivory Coast team and the entire delegation here in Brazil, show their support to the Toure brothers and their family."
It added: "The president of Football Ivory Coast Federation and the Executive Comitee ask Ivorians for their prayers."
Ibrahim Toure played as a striker throughout his career, most recently with Lebanese team Al-Safa SC.
Ivory Coast lost their second World Cup match 2-1 to Colombia on Thursday, having won their first match 2-1 against Japan.
The Elephants face Greece in their final Group C game on Tuesday, knowing a victory will secure their place in the next round.
Source: BBC Sports
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