Brazil 2014
The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil was a tournament imbued with the host nation's passionate football culture, yet it concluded with Germany lifting their fourth title, a testament to their resilience and tactical excellence. The competition was marked by memorable moments, including Brazil's shocking 7-1 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals, a match that reverberated throughout the football world and became known as the "Mineirazo," echoing the historical Maracanazo of 1950. The tournament saw the emergence of a prolific German team that combined efficiency with flair, culminating in Mario Götze's extra-time goal to clinch the championship against Argentina. The event was not without its issues, ranging from social unrest and public demonstrations to concerns over the legacy and cost of the stadiums. Notably, the 2014 World Cup also featured high-scoring matches and the use of goal-line technology for the first time, enhancing the accuracy of the game's most crucial decisions.
Winners and awards
Lionel Messi
Thomas Müller
Arjen Robben
James RodríguezThomas MüllerManuel Neuer
Paul PogbaKnockout stage
group stage
| Group B | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 9 |
2  Chile | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
3  Spain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
4  Australia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Group C | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Colombia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 9 |
2  Greece | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
3  Ivory Coast | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
4  Japan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Group D | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1  Costa Rica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
2  Uruguay | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
3  Italy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
4  England | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Group E | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 France | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 |
2  Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
3  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
4  Honduras | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Group F | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
2  Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
3  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
4  Iran | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Group G | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Germany | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 7 |
2  United States | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
3  Portugal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
4  Ghana | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Group H | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1  Belgium | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
2  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
3  Russia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
4  South Korea | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Top scorers
James Rodríguez (6)Thomas Müller (5)Robin van Persie (4)
Neymar (4)Lionel Messi (4)Enner Valencia (3)André Schürrle (3)Xherdan Shaqiri (3)Karim Benzema (3)Arjen Robben (3)