Germany beats Argentina 1-0 in World Cup football

All the Messi magic could not stop Germany from winning the final of the 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro's legendary Maracana stadium. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Host nation Brazil finished a humiliating fourth after being beaten by Netherlands.

Though the final match was tied after 105 minutes, Germany’s substitute Mario Götze scored a goal in the second half of extra time to secure the fourth World Cup title for Germany.

With this win, for Germany it’s a fourth World Cup title. Leading automotive components major Continental from Germany was among the major sponsors of this prestigious FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The picture was shot during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images). Picture courtesy Continental.