The country is praying for a Frexit as the countdown continues to the Republic of Ireland's showdown with France.

Many Irish fans who have made it to Lyon are continuing their last minute search for tickets.

Back home the whole country is waiting nervously for the Republic of Ireland's first knock-out appearance at the Euros.

Come on Ireland today!! #COYBIG #IREvFRA pic.twitter.com/s6yfOiBVKR

— F I O N A ツ (@Fiona_Molloy) June 26, 2016

Dermot and Dave are with the fans in Lyon, where everyone has there own prediction of the scoreline.

Predictions from the Irish & French over here in Lyon!#COYBIG #TesCOYBIG #FranceBants pic.twitter.com/7uCLoFPLW7

— Today FM (@todayfm) June 26, 2016

On the streets of Lyon the excitement is building: