Germany's 1–0 extra-time victory over Argentina in Rio de Janeiro secured their fourth World Cup title and the first by a European team in the Americas.
Key Facts
- Winning goal scorer
- Mario Götze (113th minute)
- Final score
- Germany 1–0 Argentina (AET)
- Stadium attendance
- 74,738 spectators
- Television audience
- Over 1 billion viewers
- Germany's World Cup titles
- 4th title overall
- Referee
- Nicola Rizzoli (Italy)
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Germany and Argentina each advanced through the 2014 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds, with Germany defeating Brazil 7–1 in the semi-final and Argentina eliminating the Netherlands on penalties, setting up a final between two of football's historically dominant nations at the Maracanã Stadium on 13 July 2014.
The match remained goalless through 90 minutes despite chances for both sides, including missed opportunities by Higuaín, Messi, and Müller. In the second period of extra time, substitute Mario Götze controlled André Schürrle's cross on his chest and volleyed a left-footed shot into the net on 113 minutes, giving Germany a 1–0 victory.
Germany claimed their fourth World Cup title and the first by a European team in the Americas. Götze was named man of the match, while Messi received the Golden Ball. Manager Joachim Löw credited a decade-long development project for the triumph. Germany failed to defend the title at the 2018 World Cup, exiting in the group stage.
Result
at Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil