France books its ticket to Brazil with remarkable comeback win

France coach Didier Deschamps admitted leading his side to the World Cup finals in dramatic fashion in its play-off against Ukraine on Tuesday ranked as one of his finest achievements in soccer.

Les Bleus defied expectations to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit and advance to next year's finals in Brazil with a remarkable performance at the Stade de France, triumphing 3-0 on the night.