The FIFA World Cup™ 2014 was the 20th edition of the tournament and the second time Brazil served as host, having first hosted the competition in 1950. The tournament ran from June 12th to July 13th across 12 stadiums in 12 host cities. It was widely celebrated as one of the most entertaining and high-scoring World Cups in modern times, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
Germany lifted the trophy for the fourth time, defeating Argentina 1–0 in the Final in Rio de Janeiro thanks to Mario Götze's extra-time goal. The semi-final between Brazil and Germany — the infamous 7–1 — remains arguably the most shocking single result in World Cup history. Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball despite Argentina falling at the final hurdle, while James Rodríguez of Colombia claimed the Golden Boot with 6 goals, including a stunning volley against Uruguay that was voted goal of the tournament.
Group A
Brazil
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroon
Group B
Spain
Netherlands
Chile
Australia
Group C
Colombia
Greece
Ivory Coast
Japan
Group D
Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy
Group E
Switzerland
Ecuador
France
Honduras
Group F
Argentina
Bosnia & Herz.
Iran
Nigeria
Group G
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
USA
Group H
Belgium
Algeria
Russia
South Korea
Tournament Information
| Category | Information | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | June 12 – July 13, 2014 · 64 matches total | FIFA Official |
| Host | Brazil · 12 stadiums · 12 host cities | |
| Group Stage | June 12 – June 26, 2014 · 48 group stage matches | |
| Winner | 🇩🇪 Germany — fourth World Cup title. Defeated Argentina 1–0 AET in the Final at Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro. | |
| Top Scorer | James Rodríguez (Colombia) — 6 goals, Golden Boot | |
| Best Player | Lionel Messi (Argentina) — Golden Ball award | |
| Official Ball | Adidas™ Brazuca — chosen by popular vote, the first official World Cup ball to be named by the public. |
The FIFA World Cup™ 2014 — Group Stage Special
Brazil 2014 was one of the most dramatic, goal-filled and entertaining World Cups of the modern era. Our FIFA World Cup™ 2014 Group Stage Special covered all 48 Group Stage matches with our structured analysis — and with so many surprises and upsets across all 8 groups, it was a tournament that thoroughly rewarded careful preparation.
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