2014 World Cup Final: Argentina vs. Germany

Argentina plays Germany at 3:00 pm ET on Sunday, July 13. Follow the stream below for updates and commentary on the game.

3rd & 7 37yd

by World Soccer Talk via twitter 7/13/2014 6:03:27 PM
Starting lineups are in for #GER vs #ARG in the #WorldCup final worldsoccertalk.com/2014/07/13/ger… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscULvFCYAAsXvS.jpg
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:04:25 PM
Di Maria will not be starting for Argentina after suffering a thigh injury
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:05:16 PM
This is the third World Cup Final between these two teams. Argentina has won 1 and Germany has won 2.
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:07:43 PM
Singer Shakira performs during the closing ceremony prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:09:21 PM
The last time the two teams played was in a 2012 friendly in Frankfurt, where Argentina won 3-1.
by World Soccer Talk via twitter 7/13/2014 6:09:30 PM
Shakira shaking her stuff during the #WorldCup Closing Ceremony
by Squawka Football via twitter 7/13/2014 6:10:25 PM
Miroslav Klose makes his 24th World Cup appearance, only Lothar Matthäus (25), has featured in more matches. #GER http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscXHElCEAE2Zjj.jpg
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 6:11:08 PM
This is the #GER team that will be playing in the #2014WorldCup final. Good luck, lads! #GERARG #byyourside http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscXsroCIAE2fx7.jpg
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:12:09 PM
Pope promises Brazil’s president he will remain neutral in World Cup
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:13:48 PM
Did you know LeBron James will be making an appearance in Rio today for the World Cup final?
by Pope Francis via twitter 7/13/2014 6:15:06 PM
The World Cup allowed people from different countries and religions to come together. May sport always promote the culture of encounter.
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:16:06 PM
Teams begin to take the field in Rio to get themselves ready for the World Cup Final, which is set to begin in 45 minutes!
by Squawka Football via twitter 7/13/2014 6:17:10 PM
If Thomas Müller scores tonight, Germany will have had a player win the Golden Boot for the last 3 World Cups. #GER http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscAtv2CcAAMzlG.jpg
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:17:32 PM
Golden Boot award goes to the leading goalscorer of the World Cup. Thus far: Rodriguez (6), Mueller (5), Neymar (4), Messi (4), Van Persie (4).
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:18:39 PM
NFL athlete Tom Brady looks on prior to the World Cup Final (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
by Fusion via twitter 7/13/2014 6:20:23 PM
Photo: Maracanã Stadium on July 13, 2014 (Fusion/Lauria) #WorldCup live blog: fus.in/1oqshZL by @soccergods http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscYpCgCUAEzb3u.jpg
by The New York Times via twitter 7/13/2014 6:21:14 PM
Why so many World Cup fans dislike Argentina nyti.ms/1oOb930
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:24:13 PM
An Argentine fan reacts before the World Cup Final in Rio (JUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images)
by Martyn Ziegler via twitter 7/13/2014 6:25:04 PM
Most of the Brazilians who had tickets appear to have sold them. Make no mistake this is an #ARG home match now. #GER
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:26:18 PM
Only 8 countries have won the World Cup before: Brazil (5), Italy (4), Germany (3), Argentina (2), Uruguay (2), England (1), France (1) and Spain (1).
by Squawka Football via twitter 7/13/2014 6:27:18 PM
Argentina have gone 373 minutes without conceding a goal at the World Cup. #ARG http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscRBVuCIAAnQ1e.jpg
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:29:42 PM
Former English footballer David Beckham attends the 2014 FIFA World Cup final (NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images)
by ITV Football via twitter 7/13/2014 6:32:13 PM
NY Cosmos legend Pele and PSG hero David Beckham discuss #GERARG http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsccK5QCcAAalVP.jpg
by ITV Football via twitter 7/13/2014 6:32:22 PM
Time to start running, Lionel? #ARG #WorldCupFinal http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsccLDNCIAAPiQg.png
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:33:30 PM
Its 73 degrees in Rio, which sounds like it will make a pretty nice World Cup final.
by AssignGuy via twitter 7/13/2014 6:34:48 PM
City of Boston World Cup viewing, City Hall Plaza http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscbgvJIIAAApoK.jpg
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:37:33 PM
The comparison of Messi to Diego Maradona continues. Will things change if Argentina wins the World Cup?
by Sky Sports PL 👑 via twitter 7/13/2014 6:38:08 PM
There's a few famous faces in the Maracana this evening! bit.ly/19uAVSM #WorldCupFinal #GERARG http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscdMj0CEAEUYXc.jpg
by Guardian sport via twitter 7/13/2014 6:38:29 PM
Daniel Craig, Vladimir Putin … Olivier Dacourt? The World Cup final's 'VVIP' guest list. By @owen_g gu.com/p/4vvx7/tw
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:39:09 PM
Argentina last won the World Cup in 1986. Germany last won in 1990. Who will break their World Cup winning drought today in Rio?
by AFP news agency via twitter 7/13/2014 6:41:49 PM
A man dressed as the pope waves at Argentine fans at the Plaza San Martin square in Buenos Aires #WorldCup #Ger #Arg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscdF3kIgAAfsmi.jpg
by AFP news agency via twitter 7/13/2014 6:41:57 PM
Germany fans cheer at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro #WorldCup #Ger #Arg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsceSpHIAAE0ugG.jpg
by #WCQ ⚽️🏆 via twitter 7/13/2014 6:42:26 PM
PHOTOS: There's a few famous faces in the Maracana for the #WorldCup Final! #GERARG #joinin - fifa.to/1riFcRi http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsceH1kCMAAYcMZ.jpg
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 6:42:32 PM
20 minutes to go! The teams are out warming up. #GER will wear their white kit today. #GERARG #2014WorldCupFinal http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscWYNBCQAAbWcM.jpg
by Simon Romero via twitter 7/13/2014 6:43:49 PM
Federal troops in front of Maracanã. Sign reads, "This is Rio, there's a party here." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscegNUIIAAY4YX.jpg
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:45:13 PM
Ian Darke and Steve McManaman will be the men announcing today's World Cup Final.
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:45:39 PM
Argentina was eliminated by Germany in both 2006 and 2010 World Cups. No team has ever been eliminated by the same team in three consecutive World Cups.
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:47:13 PM
Carles Puyol holds up the World Cup trophy on the field as he will be presenting it to the winner with Gisele Bündchen after the game.
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 6:48:45 PM
CHANGE TO THE STARTING XI: Christoph #Kramer replaces Sami #Khedira (calf problems) #GERARG
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:50:45 PM
And we are 10 minutes away!!!
by ianprior via twitter 7/13/2014 6:51:02 PM
Check out the picture from 1930 final here at 6pm for a time when Fifa bothered less about kit clashes theguardian.com/football/2014/…
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 6:51:20 PM
10 minutes to go!!! #GER are ready for the #2014WorldCupFinal ! We want that 4th star!!! #byyourside http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscgdgqCQAAQjPd.jpg
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:51:45 PM
New Record: This is the 8th time Germany or West Germany has appeared in a World Cup Final.
Megan Turchi 7/13/2014 6:53:02 PM
Germany and Argentina are lined up ready to take the field. Argentina will be wearing royal blue and Germany in white.
by Squawka Football via twitter 7/13/2014 6:53:31 PM
INJURY UPDATE: Germany have made a late change to their starting XI - Sami Khedira is replaced by Christoph Kramer. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bscg-arCcAAmfsh.jpg