Wc2014

Photos: A stunned Lionel Messi after losing the World Cup final

For Messi, the loss of the World Cup final to Germany, left him stunned and a little dazed. We take a look at how Messi reacted post the match.

Photos: How Goetze helped Germany win their fourth World Cup title

Mario Goetze ended Germany's 24-year wait for another World Cup title. Here are photos from the Germany vs Argentina football world cup final.

Gotze's terrific goal gives Germany fourth World Cup after 24 years

The now four-time world champions, the first European team to win it on South American soil, earned the honor of lifting the most recognized trophy in sports after a 1-0 victory.

World Cup 2014: The top scorers, creators and goalkeepers

A list of the top goal-scorers, assist-getters and goalkeepers of World Cup 2014.

Why Brazilians are supporting Germany over Argentina in the World Cup final

As it rains heavily in Rio and the sun attempts to shine through the clouds, we have to admit that Germany was simply the better team in terms of training, strategy, talent and sportsmanship.

1930 to 2002: All FIFA World Cup finals starring Argentina or Germany

Argentina and Germany have appeared collectively in nine previous World Cup finals and two against each other.

Neymar backs Argentina to win WC; says he doesn't hate Zuniga

"I won't say he came to injure me, I don't what was going on in his head but everyone who understands football can see that it wasn't a normal challenge," Neymar told reporters.

Watch: Brazilian players become invisible... literally

Come to think of it — you could see Brazil were invisible against Germany when they lost 1-7 in Belo Horizonte in the World Cup semifinal.

World Cup 2014: Netherlands stopped Messi, but forgot how to score

Netherlands has gained a reputation of being the master strategy team. Yet it all went horribly wrong against Argentina.

WC 2014 Matchday 23: Argentina beat Dutch to reach first final since 1990

Live goals, updates, stats and pictures as Netherlands take on Argentina in the second semifinal of World Cup 2014.