But World Cup chief Danny Jordaan told reporters the decision on whether Mandela will appear at Soccer City for South Africa's encounter with Mexico would be determined on the day.
"He intends to be there," Jordaan said. "Whether he comes for five minutes or the whole match is not our decision.
"As things stand now there is a very good chance that he will be with us because he wants to be there."
His grandson Mandla Mandela said his family would monitor the weather before a decision on whether he should take part. "We wouldn't want to risk his health for a soccer game," he said.
"We will come out with him for 10 to 15 minutes for him to greet the fans and then he will enjoy the rest of the proceedings from his home," he said.
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