Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final, with the winning goal scored by Mario Götze in the 113th minute.

Quick Scoop: 2014 World Cup Winner

Who won the 2014 World Cup?

  • Champion: Germany.
  • Runner‑up: Argentina.
  • Final score: 1–0 after extra time.
  • Decisive moment: Mario Götze’s late extra‑time goal at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.

A tiny bit of story

In July 2014, Germany capped off a dominant tournament run in Brazil by edging Argentina in a tense, cagey final that stayed goalless through 90 minutes. Deep into extra time, substitute Mario Götze controlled a cross on his chest and volleyed the ball past the keeper, delivering Germany its fourth world title and the first for a European team on South American soil.

Many fans still remember that final as the climax of Germany’s long-term rebuild and as another chapter in the World Cup rivalry between Germany and Argentina.

Simple fact list

  1. Germany are the 2014 World Cup winners.
  1. Argentina finished as runners‑up.
  1. Final result: Germany 1–0 Argentina (after extra time).
  1. Winning goal by Mario Götze in the 113th minute.

Small HTML table of key facts

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Item Detail
Tournament 2014 FIFA World Cup, Brazil
Winner Germany
Runner‑up Argentina
Final score Germany 1–0 Argentina (AET)
Winning goal scorer Mario Götze
Minute of goal 113th minute
Germany’s title count after this win Fourth World Cup title
**TL;DR:** Germany won the 2014 World Cup, defeating Argentina 1–0 in extra time with a late strike from Mario Götze.

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