2014 World Cup final: Germany vs. Argentina

Fireworks explode over the Maracana Stadium after the World Cup final.

Mario Gotze celebrates with the World Cup trophy.

German players dance around the World Cup trophy.

Germany coach Joachim Low celebrates after the match.

Thomas Muller lifts the World Cup trophy.

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer celebrates after the win.

Fireworks explode over the Maracana Stadium after the World Cup final.

Germany's Per Mertesacker celebrates with Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Mario Gotze kisses the World Cup trophy.

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger holds the World Cup trophy.

Germany players lift the World Cup trophy.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Philipp Lahm of Germany lifts the World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 491717433 ORIG FILE ID: 452111562

Germany players make their way to the podium.

Germany players pose for photos after the final.

Germany's captain Philipp Lahm lifts the World Cup trophy after beating Argentina in the final.

Germany celebrates after the win.

Mario Gotze chats with Miroslav Klose's children after the win.

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer of Germany is presented with the Golden Glove trophy.

July 13, 2014; Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL; Germany celebrates a goal by Germany midfielder Mario Gotze (not pictured) as Argentina defender Javier Mascherano (14) sits on the ground in the championship match of the 2014 World Cup at Maracana Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Groothuis/Witters Sport via USA TODAY Sports ORIG FILE ID: 20140713_pjc_ao3_422.JPG

Germany celebrates Mario Gotze's goal.

Mario Gotze celebrates after scoring the game's only goal.

Germany's palce celebrates as referee Nicola Rizzoli of Italy signals the end of the extra time.

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer celebrates with the German flag.

Germany players celebrate after winning in extra time.

Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates after the match.

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteigerembraces coach Joachim Low.

Germany celebrates Mario Gotze's game-winning goal in extra time.

Mario Gotze celebrates his goal with teammate Jerome Boateng.

Germany celebrates Mario Gotze's goal.

Mario Gotze celebrates his goal in extra time.

Rodrigo Palacio tries to score over Manuel Neuer.

Argentina's Marcos Rojo, left, and Germany's Andre Schurrle fight for the ball.

Mesut Ozil and Lionel Messi fight for the ball.

Argentina's Sergio Aguero jumps for the ball with Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Germany's Philipp Lahm controls the ball.

Germany coach Joachim Low shouts from the sideline.

Germany' goalkeeper Manuel Neuer saves the ball from Argentina's Lionel Messi.

Ezequiel Garay makes a tackle on Miroslav Klose (11) in the championship match of the 2014 World Cup at Maracana Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Groothuis/Witters Sport via USA TODAY Sports

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer collides with Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain as he clears the ball.

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer collides with Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain. Higuain was called for a foul.

Argentina's Lionel Messi is challenged by Germany's Jerome Boateng and Philipp Lahm.

Germany's Andre Schurrle and Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero face off.

Lionel Messi takes a shot on Manuel Neuer.

Germany's Jerome Boateng jumps to kick the ball in front of Lionel Messi.

A header from Germany's Benedikt Hoewedes, right, hits the post in the first half.

Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero makes a save in front of Miroslav Klose.

Germany's Benedikt Hoewedes clears the ball away from Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain.

Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli separates Germany's Thomas Muller, right, from Argentina players.

Lionel Messi heads the baljl.

Argentina's coach Alejandro Sabella reacts during the first half.

Bastian Schweinsteiger controls the ball against Lionel Messi.

Argentina's Ezequiel Lavezzi clears the ball in front of Andre Schurrle.

Toni Kroos takes a corner kick in the first half.

Germany's Benedikt Hoewedes hits the post with a header.

Thomas Muller takes a shot while defended by Ezequiel Garay.

Players wait for the ball on a corner kick in the first half.

Bastian Schweinsteiger is shown a yellow card by Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli in the first half.

Lionel Messi and Mats Hummels chase the ball in the first half.

German players discuss a free kick.

Sergio Romero catches the ball during the first half.

Germany's Mats Hummels deflects a shot by Lionel Messi in the first half.

Lionel Messi reacts during the first half.

Christoph Kramer lies on the pitch after a collision in the first half.

Germany's Thomas Mueller misses an opportunity past Sergio Romero.

Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain puts the ball in the back of the net, but the goal was disallowed for offsides.

Toni Kroos rises for a header nex tto Lionel Messi in the first half.

Argentina defender Martin Demichelis and Germany defender Benedikt Howedes fight for the ball.

Marcos Rojo and Thomas Muller battle for the ball in the first half.

Gonzalo Higuain shoots wide in the first half.

Gonzalo Higuain reacts after missing a chance in the first half.

Mesut Ozil reacts during the first half.

Manuel Neuer watches as a shot goes wide.

Argentina's Lucas Biglia fights for the ball with Mesut Ozil.

Miroslav Klose controls the ball during the first half.

Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero makes a save during the first half.

Lionel Messi controls the ball during the first half.

Thomas Muller reacts during the first half.

German players prepare for the opening whistle.

Germany and Argentina players shake hands before the match.

Russian president Vladimir Putin and FIFA president Joseph Blatter in the stands before the match.

The players stand for the anthems before the game.

Argentina's forward and captain Lionel Messi (R) walks past the World Cup ahead of the final football match between Germany and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYSGABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: 491717433 ORIG FILE ID: 531610148

Germany fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina.

Fans of Argentina react before the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina.

Gemrany's team line-up to sing their national anthem during the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina.

A German supporter smiles before the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina.

Singer Shakira carries her son Milan after she performed during the closing ceremony prior to the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Germany fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 491717433 ORIG FILE ID: 452100990

The closing ceremony prior to the match.

The Maracana during closing ceremonies prior to the match.