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PRESNEL KIMPEMBE risked injuring his teammates during France's victorious World Cup celebrations on Tuesday night amid the madness that followed the final whistle.

PSG defender Kimpembe slid on his knees at pace into a pile of euphoric team-mates.

Presnel Kimpembe risked injuring team-mates with his massive knee slide
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 Presnel Kimpembe risked injuring team-mates with his massive knee slideCredit: BBC
PSG defender Kimpembe was clearly excited at reaching the World Cup final
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PSG defender Kimpembe was clearly excited at reaching the World Cup finalCredit: BBC
The 22-year-old landed on top of the group of France players
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The 22-year-old landed on top of the group of France playersCredit: BBC

Fortunately, the 22-year-old appeared to run into the side of the group and fell onto the top of them.

It came amid jubilant scenes at the final whistle in Saint Petersburg.

Samuel Umtiti's header six minutes into the second half sent France into their third World Cup final in 20 years.

They beat a Belgium side that threatened throughout the first-half with the pace and skill of Eden Hazard on the left.

Kimpembe celebrates with the highly impressive Kylian Mbappe
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Kimpembe celebrates with the highly impressive Kylian MbappeCredit: AP:Associated Press
He lifts team-mate Steven N'Zonzi into the air in celebration
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He lifts team-mate Steven N'Zonzi into the air in celebrationCredit: AP:Associated Press
Samuel Umtiti scored the only goal of the game to beat Belgium
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Samuel Umtiti scored the only goal of the game to beat BelgiumCredit: Getty - Contributor
France defender Samuel Umtiti unofficially awarded best celebration of the World Cup after goal against Belgium

But France took control in the second half.

Kimpembe's defensive team-mates Umtiti and Raphael Varane stood firm against Belgium's dangerous front line.

Les Bleus will now face either England or Croatia in Sunday's final.

Gareth Southgate's side play in their first semi-final in 28 years on Wednesday against Croatia who have never reached the final.

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