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This World Cup has been an unpredictable and incredibly exciting tournament. The final is definitely going the end the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a bang. Let’s consider the teams.
Germany has an effortless look to them and are playing with their usual style of efficiency, physicality and skill.
With a well-balanced squad they have experience with Miroslav Klose, young talent with André Schürrle and Toni Kroos, star power with Thomas Müller, leadership with Philip Lahm and a strong midfield with Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Germany has looked strong throughout the tournament, having no trouble coming out of the Group of Death on top. The only hiccup was in the Round of 16 match against Algeria, where they struggled to a win, thanks to Algeria’s impressive team.
Coming off a 7-1 win against Brazil on Brazilian soil must feel incredible, but they’ll have to make sure to come into the final confident but not cocky.
Argentina have been ridiculed by many people saying they are too dependent on Lionel Messi. Many also say Messi has no supporting cast in the team.
The Barcelona star carried his team through the group stage but since then his teammates have suddenly come to life.
Di Maria’s work ethic is commendable and he’s always trying to set Messi up with precise passes. Although he did not play in the semi-final match due to an injury there are rumours that he may be back for the final.
Messi’s Argentina had a hard time in an easy group, with Iran, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Nigeria only admitting defeat near the end. They did end up on top but by narrow one-goal margin wins.
Switzerland gave this team a run for its money but Argentina made it past them, and they saw off Belgium and the Netherlands by slight wins to make it to the grand stage. In the final they’ll have to tighten up in the midfield and mark tight.
A European versus South American final will keep everyone interested because of the excitement the two contrasting styles bring to the table. I predict a 3-1 win to Germany, but what’s beautiful about football is its unpredictability.
We’ll just have to wait to see who walks away with the win on the biggest stage of all. Germany and Argentina meet on July 13 in the iconic Maracanã stadium, get ready to see brilliance.
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