2014 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by Brazil. Germany dismantled Brazil 7-1 in the semi-finals. Götze's extra-time goal won the final.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 2014 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Brazil and contested by 32 teams over 64 matches, producing 171 goals (2.67 per match). Germany dismantled Brazil 7-1 in the semi-finals. Götze's extra-time goal won the final. The final, Germany 1-0 Argentina (a.e.t.), was played at Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
James Rodríguez of Colombia won the Golden Boot with 6 goals. Scoring rate of 2.67 goals per match was 0.4 higher than the previous edition's 2.27. Final standings: 1st Germany, 2nd Argentina, 3rd Netherlands, 4th Brazil.
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2014 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | Germany |
| Runner-up | Argentina |
| Third place | Netherlands |
| Fourth place | Brazil |
| Final score | Germany 1-0 Argentina (a.e.t.) |
| Final venue | Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro |
| Host country | Brazil |
| Teams | 32 |
| Matches | 64 |
| Goals | 171 |
| Goals per match | 2.67 |
| Top scorer | James Rodríguez (6 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | Colombia |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 Argentina (a.e.t.) in the final at Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
Where was the 2014 World Cup held?
The 2014 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Brazil. The final was played at Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
Who was the top scorer at the 2014 World Cup?
James Rodríguez of Colombia was the top scorer at the 2014 FIFA World Cup with 6 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 2014 World Cup?
32 teams played at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, totalling 64 matches and 171 goals — an average of 2.67 goals per match across roughly 32 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 2014 World Cup?
Netherlands finished third and Brazil finished fourth at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
How did the 2014 World Cup differ from the previous edition?
The previous FIFA World Cup, in 2010, was won by Spain (145 goals across 64 matches; 2.27 goals per match). The 2014 edition produced 171 goals across 64 matches (2.67 per match) and was won by Germany.
What is the significance of the 2014 World Cup?
Germany dismantled Brazil 7-1 in the semi-finals. Götze's extra-time goal won the final.
Can I get 2014 World Cup historical data via API?
Yes. TheStatsAPI provides historical FIFA World Cup data going back to 1930, including match results, lineups, top scorers, final standings, and team appearance records. Query historical endpoints with year=2014 to retrieve the full dataset.
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