ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) – Fans are pouring in from across the country as gears up to give a heroes' welcome on Monday to the national team in the final World Cup

Tens of thousands of people are expected to celebrate the celebrations at the capital of the capital Zagreb after the players fly in from Russia.

Waving

The small country of 4 million people has been gripped in euphoria since its team beat England to reach its first Final World Cup, where Croatia lost 4-2 to France.

Croatia's state railway company has so many visitors to Zagreb, while city authorities in the capital say public on Monday.

State TV has urged citizens t o come out and enjoy "the historic moment" of the players' return, while other media have described the players as "our heroes."

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