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Today in History: Götze nets extra-time winner, Germany crowned champions

7/13/2026

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On 13 July 2014, Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium, clinching the title in extra time when Mario Götze scored the sole goal. Germany had topped Group G and eliminated Algeria, France and Brazil en route, while Argentina had won Group F before reaching the final.

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On 13 July 2014, Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium, clinching the title in extra time when Mario Götze scored the sole goal. Germany had topped Group G and eliminated Algeria, France and Brazil en route, while Argentina had won Group F before reaching the final.