Goals from captain Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise earned France a 2-0 victory over Germany in Stuttgart to claim third place in the UEFA Nations League.
Hosts of the finals, Germany were looking to bounce back from defeat in the last four against Portugal but fell behind on the stroke of half-time after Mbappe controlled and finished well to score his 50th international goal.
Germany thought they had levelled through Deniz Undav early in the second half, but the VfB Stuttgart forward's finish was ruled out following a VAR review.
France did, however, remain in control and should have made the result more comfortable before Mbappe squared for Olise late on to secure third spot, with Iberian neighbours Portugal and Spain facing off in the final later on Sunday.
Cristiano Ronaldo's winner ensured Germany tasted defeat for the first time since last year's European Championship on Wednesday.
They did start well against a France team who were beaten in a thrilling semi-final by Spain, with Florian Wirtz seeing one first-half slotted effort clip the post.
Mbappe, however, made no mistake after collecting Aurelien Tchouameni's long pass. The 26-year-old now sits just one goal behind second-placed Thierry Henry in France's all-time top goalscoring charts.
Undav's fine finish seemingly restored parity early in the second half, but Niclas Fuellkrug was penalised for a foul in the build-up.
Had it not been for Manuel Neuer and the woodwork, France would have been out of sight long before Bayern Munich's Olise tapped home to secure victory that ends their season on a high.
Meanwhile, Luciano Spalletti has been sacked as Italy head coach.
The 66-year-old announced the news during his press conference ahead of Monday's World Cup qualifier against Moldova.
Spalletti came under pressure after his country's campaign began with Friday evening's 3-0 defeat away to Norway.
His imminent departure - after he takes charge of the Group I meeting with Moldova in Reggio Emilia - was later confirmed by the Italian Football Federation.
"I spoke with (federation president Gabriele) Gravina last night and he informed me that I will be relieved of my duties as national team coach," Spalletti told a press conference, according to The Athletic.
"I am disappointed: given the relationship we have, I had no intention of stepping down. Especially when things are not going well, I would have preferred to stay and do my job.
"However, it is a dismissal and I have to accept it.
"I have always seen this role as a service to my country and I want to facilitate the future of the national team. I think it is right to seek the best solution."
Former Roma and Inter Milan coach Spalletti succeeded Euro 2020 winner Roberto Mancini as Azzurri boss in 2023 after guiding Napoli to the Serie A title.
He has won only 11 of his 23 matches in charge of the national team and oversaw a last-16 exit to Switzerland at Euro 2024.
