The Boys in Green will take on Sweden at 5 o'clock at the Stade de France in Paris.
100 thousand fans have travelled to France to support the Republic’s and Northern Ireland's teams in this year's tournament.
Nursing Homes Ireland is celebrating the occasion by creating a festive atmosphere in facilities around the country.
CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland Tadhg Daly, says many of their members' residents have followed Irish football for more than 80 years.
