PHOTO GALLERY: U.S. celebrates record 3rd Women's World Cup title

Jubliant scenes engulfed BC Place following the final whistle of the Women's World Cup final, which saw the United States capture a record third title with a 5-2 win against Japan.

The patriotic festivities had been in the making for 16 years and featured American flags, hugs, tears, and so much more.

Here are some of the best photos from a historic evening in Canada:

America! pic.twitter.com/8BvkWfGwIa
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 6, 2015

Thankful for this one. WE DID IT. World Cup Champions!!!!! ?????????? pic.twitter.com/hCC1ehoxDW
— Morgan Brian (@moeebrian) July 6, 2015

#SheBelieves we are World Champions! Time to celebrate!!! pic.twitter.com/b2XkIam0IE
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 6, 2015

#FIFAWWCFinal // Les Américaines célèbrent. Congrats @ussoccer_wnt ! pic.twitter.com/pWd6z7FLYU
— FIFA.com en Français (@fifacom_fr) July 6, 2015

Does it get any better than this? No. No it does not. #USWNT pic.twitter.com/RMvcYG883l
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 6, 2015

(Courtesy: SB Nation)

Soccer Moms & World. Cup. Champions. pic.twitter.com/Z31PbE4r9l
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 6, 2015

Locker Room Look-in: Pure Joy! #3Stars pic.twitter.com/BnRg1oFV4y
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 6, 2015

It doesn't get any better than this. pic.twitter.com/ax3fut1Qf1
— Sydney Leroux Dwyer (@sydneyleroux) July 6, 2015

(Courtesy: Sports Illustrated)