PARIS (Reuters) - Franck Ribery inspired France to a 3-0 win over Finland on Tuesday but they must now plan for next month's World Cup playoffs after missing out on automatic qualification with Spain sealing top spot in Group I.
Ribery, an own goal and Karim Benzema put France on 17 points but victory proved academic with Spain, who finished three points clear, overcoming Georgia 2-0.
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