Alejandro Sabella

World Cup 2014 Final As It Happened: Germany crowned champions

Germany battle to become the first European side to win a World Cup on Latin American soil in Sunday's final against Argentina whose captain Lionel Messi is out to emulate the great Diego Maradona.

World Cup 2014 final: How Germany and Argentina compare

FIFA fines Argentina $336,000 for snubbing media

There was no immediate response from Argentina, who face Germany in the World Cup final on Sunday.

FIFA 2014 photos: Argentina's journey to their first World Cup final since 1990

In this slideshow we take a look at Argentina's journey to the FIFA World Cup 2014 final. They will play Germany on 13 July.

World Cup 2014: Is Lionel Messi leaving his best for last?

His thousands of fans in the Sao Paulo crowd chanted "Ole, ole, ole, Messi, Messi!" But he didn't really do anything to deserve it.

Not Messi, but Mascherano must be thanked for Argentina's win

It was typical Mascherano; it was the Mascherano that Argentina have come to expect. Day in, day out. He is the rock that they can't do without.

'Rested' Germany could have an advantage in the final, says Sabella

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella concedes Germany could have an important edge in Sunday's World Cup final as battered Brazil prepare to salvage a morsel of pride in the third place play-off.

Neymar progressing very well from back injury: Barcelona

Barcelona says Neymar is progressing "very well" from the back injury that caused the Brazil striker to exit the World Cup.

World Cup: Five facts on Argentina hero Sergio Romero

Five facts about Sergio Romero, Argentina's goalkeeper who saved two spot-kicks in the World Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out against the Netherlands on Wednesday to put the South Americans into Sunday's final.

FIFA photos: Argentina brush past Netherlands to reach World Cup final

Argentina reached the World Cup final with a 4-2 shootout win over the Netherlands after the game finished in a 0-0 stalemate. Here are the photos from the match.