France thrashed New Zealand 5-0 in the Confederations Cup on Sunday to finish top of Group A and guarantee a semi-final clash at the Stade de France.

Two first-half goals by Olivier Kapo and Thierry Henry and a third by Djibril Cisse in the 71st minute put the former world champions firmly in control.

Midfielders Ludovic Giuly and Robert Pires completed the rout with goals in injury-time.

France topped the group with a maximum nine points and will now play the runners-up of Group B in the last four.

New Zealand ended the tournament with three defeats out of three, a repeat of their performance four years ago in their previous appearance in the Confederations Cup.