At Van Nuys bakery, fans cheer as Argentina reaches World Cup final

VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after defeating England on Wednesday, sending fans into celebration at Mercado Buenos Aires in Van Nuys.

Supporters gathered early in the morning at the popular Argentine bakery to watch the match, with lines forming around the block as early as 6 a.m. The crowd filled the restaurant, while additional fans watched on a mobile big-screen television set up in the parking lot.

"For Argentinians, it's more than soccer. It's part of our culture. It's who we are," Sylmar resident Salma Suvia said. "It's honestly such an honor to see them come this far."

Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday. Fans gathered at Mercado Buenos Aires said they could not be happier as their team moved one step closer to another title.