World Cup Final

Gary Lineker introduces live coverage of the 2014 Fifa World Cup final. Germany meet Argentina at the iconic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro as the tournament reaches its climax.

Both teams last won the World Cup after facing each other in the final. In 1990, West Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in Rome to lift the trophy, while the 1986 final in Mexico City saw Argentina defeat West Germany 3-2.

Germany, managed by Joachim Löw, will go into the final as favourites after their sensational 7-1 semi-final victory over hosts Brazil, but Argentina's squad features an array of superstars including Lionel Messi, who coach Alejandro Sabella will hope finally puts on a memorable performance at international level.

Argentina hope to become world champions for the third time by winning on the soil of their neighbours and arch-rivals Brazil, while triumph for Germany would put a fourth star above their badge and give them the honour of being the first European side to win a World Cup in the Americas.

With commentary from Guy Mowbray and Mark Lawrenson and analysis from Alan Hansen, Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand. In the Maracanã, Jason Mohammad is joined by Clarence Seedorf.