French fans celebrate, eye World Cup victory

STORY: Morocco had a shot at becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup final, but France are now poised to become the first team to retain their World Cup title in 60 years on Sunday (December 18).

The Champs Elysees near the arc de Triomphe quickly crowded after the final whistle.

On the outskirts of Paris, in the city of Compiegne, both French and Moroccan supporters cheered on their sides at the local municipal hall.