FRANCE has returned home to a heroes' reception as thousands gathered in Paris awaiting their return.
After over a month in Russia following seven games and a World Cup trophy to boot, Les Bleus landed to a rapturous reception with the streets packed in red, white and blue.
The players wasted no time in boarding a flight back this morning and will soon show off the World Cup trophy to those who have gathered on the Champs-Elysees. Supporters have had to wait for 20-years for this moment and took to the streets last night to celebrate long into the early hours. They woke up to sore heads and memorable front pages today after their second World Cup win. The French players also inundated social media with pictures of the close-knit group showing off the famous gold trophy.