The risk of damaging the surface means neither the Irish or Italian teams will train in at the stadium in Lille ahead of tomorrows group D clash.
It's a must win game for Martin O'Neill's side who are bottom of the table.
Northern Ireland know a win or a draw against Germany today will put them into the last 16
In the groups other game Ukraine meet Poland.
Kick off for both matches is at 5.
This evening in group D Croatia face Spain and Czech Republic take on Turkey.
Kick off in those games is at 8.
