Which player scored the only goal in the 2014 World Cup final?

Mario Götze scored the only goal in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final, giving Germany a 1–0 victory over Argentina after extra time. The decisive goal came in the 113th minute at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium.

Götze entered the match as a substitute shortly before the end of normal time. In the second period of extra time, André Schürrle raced down the left and sent a cross into the penalty area. Götze controlled it on his chest and volleyed a left-footed shot past Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero.

The goal settled a tense final that had remained scoreless through 90 minutes. Argentina had chances through Lionel Messi and Rodrigo Palacio, while Germany also threatened before finally breaking through. Götze was named the official man of the match for his brief but decisive appearance.

Germany’s victory brought the country its fourth men’s World Cup title and its first since reunification. It also made Germany the first European team to win the World Cup in the Americas. Messi received the tournament’s Golden Ball despite Argentina’s defeat.