Standing between them and glory are defending champions China, who shattered the home crowd’s hopes with a 3-0 triumph over Denmark.

France’s dominance was clear from the outset, with their main singles and world No 4 player Christo Popov producing a clinical display to outclass India’s world No 18 player, Ayush Shetty, 21-11, 21-9 in 39 minutes.

Alex Lanier, ranked world No 10, tightened France’s grip on the tie, overcoming experienced campaigner Kidambi Srikanth 21-16, 21-18 in the second match.

With history within reach, third singles player Toma Junior Popov delivered the decisive blow, holding his nerve to see off HS Prannoy 21-19, 21-16 in 48 minutes and send France into their maiden final.

France had stunned 14-time champions Indonesia 4-1 in a group match earlier.

World No 1 shuttler Shi Yu Qi won the first point for China as he outperformed world No 3 and home favourite Anders Antonsen 21-16, 21-5.

China’s top doubles pair Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang made it 2-0 when they beat Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen 21-18, 21-17 in 34 minutes.

World No 7 player Li Shi Feng wrapped up the proceedings for China, battling past world No 41 player Magnus Johannesen 21-19, 18-21, 21-9 in 73 minutes to confirm their spot in the final.