US women beat France to make World Cup finals (PHOTOS)

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USA's midfielder Megan Rapinoe is lifted up to relatives after their semi-final victory at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Team USA celebrates, after winning the semi-final round of the FIFA Women's World Cup, as France looks on.
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USA's goalkeeper, Hope Solo, and France's striker, Gaetane Thiney, vie for the ball during the semi-final game.
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France's midfielder, Sandrine Soubeyrand, and USA's midfielder, Carli Lloyd, fight for the ball during the semi-final round of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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France's midfielder, Sandrine Soubeyrand, and USA's midfielder, Carli Lloyd, at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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France's midfielder, Camille Abily, reacts to a missed shot during the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals.
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USA supporters cheer at the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals.
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Abby Wambach of the USA celebrates as her team takes a 1-0 lead during the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals.
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The United States women’s soccer team made it to the finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup with a stunning 3-1 victory over France Wednesday.

The U.S.’s three goals — scored by Laura Cheney, Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan — secured the American team a place in the final. This will be the first time the U.S. will have played in the final since 1999.

The U.S. will play either Sweden or Japan on Sunday in Frankfurt.