Congratulations to Germany on winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. After the first 90 minutes ended 0-0, the match went to extra time. In the second half of extra time, Mario Götze's goal was the difference in the match after he chested the ball into his path and […]

Mario Götze scored a sensational goal for Germany deep in the second half of extra time, to give Germany a 1-0 lead against Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. "That looked like golddust to the Germans" exclaimed ESPN commentator Ian Darke, after Germany put the ball into the back of the net. Watch the […]

This is it. The game we wait every four years for, and it'll be over in 90 minutes or more. Savor every moment. And share your observations, rants and raves in the comments section below with fellow World Soccer Talk readers from around the world. Germany vs Argentina • English language: ABC and Watch ABC • Spanish […]

World Cup finals are often cagey events, with teams too nervous to make mistakes in case it costs them the game. But in the first half between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana, this was a joy to watch with both Argentina and Germany to put their teams in the lead. However, it remains scoreless […]

World Cup Final information at your fingertips: Germany World Cup Team Preview Argentina World Cup Team Preview Germany vs Argentina: Key player matchups Argentina vs Germany: By the numbers Germany vs Argentina World Cup Preview Where to find the World Cup Final on US TV and Internet Univision offers 12 hours of free-to-air World Cup […]

Now that he's signed with Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA star LeBron James will be attending the World Cup Final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil today to watch Argentina battle Germany for the most prestigious tournament in the world. After leaving Miami Heat and signing with the Cavaliers, it's almost as if someone asked "What are you […]

World Cup Final day finds the two nations’ newspapers in different moods. German newspapers express a brazen confidence while underdog Argentina harps on hope, prayer, and dreams.  Frankfurter Allgemeine (above) has the most distinctive front page of the day.  No words are necessary, just a closeup of the national teams shirt bearing a crest ringed by four […]

The comparisons between Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona can be a little tiresome, but they're understandably natural. Both supreme masters of their craft, both Argentinean No.10’s, both left-footed, both deistic figures for their compatriots. And on the cusp of the 2014 World Cup final, both potentially winning captains on the biggest stage of all. It […]

"We Are The Germans" has been my guilty pleasure this weekend. The hilarious music video features the unofficial World Cup song "We Are The Germans," which is the perfect rallying cry ahead of Germany's World Cup Final match against Argentina. With obvious influences from Falco to Sacha Baron Cohen, the catchy song, funny facial expressions […]

Will Argentina complete a remarkable and slightly inexplicable run to the title, or will Germany finally realize their unlimited potential? Here are the key matchups to watch. Ezequiel Garay v. Miroslav Klose Klose has done it. He has set the all-time World Cup goal-scoring record, and gotten back to the World Cup final twelve years […]

Univision is planning 12 hours of live World Cup Final coverage today beginning at 11am ET/8am PT. The coverage includes the Closing Ceremony, which will feature performances by musical stars Shakira, Wyclef Jean, Carlos Santana, Alexandre Pires, Carlinhos Brown, and Ivete Sangalo, among others. Later, the World Cup final match will be followed by the […]

The winners of the 20th FIFA World Cup will be decided in a mouth-watering clash between two giants of international football in the historic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Between them, Argentina and Germany have won 5 World Cup tournaments and both teams make part of the relatively short list of 8 nations that […]

The scorelines 2-1, 1-0, 3-2, 1-0, 1-0, 0-0 — these are hardly the results of world beaters especially when the opposition includes Iran (ranked 43rd in the FIFA ranking), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nigeria and Switzerland.  However, “world beaters” is exactly what Argentina will be if they get past a Germany team whose morale is sky-high after […]

Take a walk back through time to review all of the official FIFA World Cup logos from 1930 to 2014. In all, theres been 20 World Cup tournaments played. Out of the 20 logos below, which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments section below. World Cup 1930, Uruguay World Cup 1934, […]

Note to the producers of the "50 Most Shocking Moments in World Cup History": The film will need to be updated soon to include several of the shocking moments from World Cup 2014 including Germany beating Brazil 7-1 in the World Cup semi-final, Netherlands beating Spain 5-1 in the Group stages, as well as Costa […]