Fans flocked to the Champs Elysees in Paris in freezing weather today, Wednesday, following the end of the World Cup semi-final between… France and Morocco And that rattled the nerves of millions and ended with France winning 2-0 to reach the final of the tournament for the second time in a row.
Fans were surrounded by hundreds of police vehicles securing the area, while fans set off fireworks.
Crowds of supporters from both teams were also seen entering the street filled with Christmas decorations after the final whistle, as authorities were preparing for tens of thousands of people to attend despite temperatures hovering around zero degrees Celsius.
Holders France will have an appointment with their upcoming match against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final.
France will also be delighted after becoming the first team to reach two successive World Cup finals since Brazil did so in 2002, and will now be thinking ahead of Argentina and captain Lionel Messi on Sunday to become the third team retain the title after Brazil in 1962 and Italy in 1938.
The Moroccan national team will play another match against Croatia on Saturday to determine the third-placed team, and some of them are expected to receive a hero’s welcome after returning to their country.
