France celebrates Qatar World Cup victory, fans cheer Morocco team

Crowds in Paris and other French cities erupted in shouts of joy as France advanced to the World Cup final Wednesday, while disappointed Morocco fans mingled with the exuberant supporters of the winning team, paying tribute to the African country's unprecedented achievement.

Football fans streamed to the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, shooting off firecrackers and red flares, to an unending chorus of honking cars.

On the famous avenue, many were brandishing French flags and singing “we are in the final.”

France supporters celebrate France's victory with French flags at the Arc de Triomphe after the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco.

Supporters of France celebrate with flares next to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees avenue.

Supporters of France celebrate with flares next to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees avenue.

Supporters of France react in Bastille square at the end of the 2-0 victory of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Paris.

French fans took to the streets of Paris following France's 2-0 win against Morocco.

Despite their sadness, Moroccan fans expressed pride in their team, highlighting the history-making moment this game represented.

Some Moroccan fans, wrapped in the North African country's flag, also cheered their team in the streets of the French capital.

Morocco fans react as they watch the semifinal match against France in the World Cup, in Barcelona, Spain.

Moroccans and fans react as they watch in Johannesburg, South Africa, the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Morocco and France played in Qatar. France won 2-0 and moved to the final.

Moroccan fans react while watching the Morocco national team lose to France in the semi final of the Qatar World Cup.