FIFA World Cup final 2014 – Germany beat Argentina 1-0

 Mario Goetze scored a superb extra time winner as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to become the first European team to win a World Cup held in South America. Germany has now won four World Cups, putting the European powerhouse just one behind Brazil's record tally of five. Bayern Munich star Goetze struck in the 113th minute to finally break Argentina's resistance as Lionel Messi's dream of emulating Diego Maradona ended in defeat.

• Golden Ball Award: Golden Ball was awarded to Argentina captain Lionel Messi for his outstanding displays at Brazil 2014.

• Golden Boot Award: Golden Boot was awarded goes to the top goal scorer at the FIFA World Cup who at Brazil 2014 was Colombia's James Rodriguez.

• Golden Glove Award: Golden Glove was awarded to the tournament's most outstanding goalkeeper who at Brazil 2014 was deemed to be Germany's Manuel Neuer.

• Young Player Award: Young Player award was awarded to France's Paul Pogba for his excellent displays at Brazil 2014. 

• Fair Play Award: The FIFA Fair Play Award will go to the team with the tournament’s best disciplinary record. Only teams that reach the knockout phase are eligible. Colombia won this award.

• Final Tournament Standings:

        Winner: Germany

        Runners-Up: Argentina

        Third: Netherlands

        Fourth:Brazil

• 2018 FIFA World Cup - Russia

• 2022 FIFA World Cup  - Qatar