Mario Götze scored the game-winning goal in extra time, and Germany beat Argentina, 1-0, to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup final at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday afternoon.
Every four years the best of the best from around the world come together to play for the bragging rights of being World Champions of Football (Soccer). 2014 is the year for World cup play. There already has been few games that have been good with a few upsets along the way.
John Brooks scored on a header in the 86th minute, and the United States beat Ghana, 2-1, in the teams' first game of 2014 FIFA World Cup play at Natal, Brazil on Monday. See a few of the most compelling photos here.
The Americans next match is scheduled for Sunday against Portugal, who were routed by Germany, 4-0, on Monday...
Match play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament begins on Thursday, June 12 in Brazil. Though the soccer spectacle is one of the most-widely viewed sporting competitions in the world, some fans still have questions about this incredible event.