🇧🇷 FIFA World Cup 2014
Host: Brazil · 32 teams · 64 matches · 171 goals
Quick answer: Germany won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.
Tournament Summary
- Champion
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Runner-up
- 🇦🇷 Argentina
- Third place
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
- Fourth place
- 🇧🇷 Brazil
- Top scorer
- James Rodríguez (6 goals, Colombia)
- Format
- Group stage + knockout
- Attendance
- 3,429,873
Highlights
- Germany won their fourth World Cup title
- Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time (Götze 113')
- First European team to win in Americas
- Germany's 7-1 win over Brazil in semi-finals
- Brazil's worst defeat since 1920
- Miroslav Klose: 16 goals (all-time World Cup record)
- James Rodríguez: 6 goals (Golden Boot)
- Lionel Messi: Golden Ball despite losing final
- Goal-line technology introduced
- Vanishing spray for free kicks introduced
- Spain eliminated in group stage (defending champions)
- Luis Suárez biting incident (banned 9 matches)
- 171 goals scored (2.67 per match)
- Costa Rica reached quarter-finals
- Götze's winning goal in 113th minute
Stadiums
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estádio do Maracanã | Rio de Janeiro | 74,738 | 7 |
| Estádio Nacional | Brasília | 69,432 | 7 |
| Arena Corinthians | São Paulo | 63,321 | 6 |
| Estádio Castelão | Fortaleza | 60,348 | 6 |
| Estádio Mineirão | Belo Horizonte | 58,259 | 6 |
| Arena Fonte Nova | Salvador | 51,708 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2014 World Cup?
Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final.
Where was the 2014 World Cup held?
The 2014 World Cup was hosted by Brazil.
How many teams participated in the 2014 World Cup?
32 national teams participated in the 2014 World Cup.
Who was the top scorer at the 2014 World Cup?
James Rodríguez from Colombia was the top scorer with 6 goals.
How many goals were scored at the 2014 World Cup?
A total of 171 goals were scored across 64 matches.