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FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced Brazil as the host nation on the 30th of October 2007. This decision came after Colombia withdrew its candidacy, leaving Brazil to win the hosting rights unopposed.
Bosnia and Herzegovina made their debut appearance at the finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Colombia qualified after sixteen years of absence while Belgium and Russia returned after twelve-year gaps.
The semi-final between Germany and Brazil ended seven-one which stands as the largest defeat in Brazilian football history since 1920. Miroslav Klose scored his sixteenth World Cup goal breaking Ronaldo's previous record during this tournament.
Germany defeated Argentina one-zero after extra time in the final held at Maracanã Stadium. Mario Götze scored the winning goal in the one-thirteenth minute using a half-volley technique marking Germany's fourth world title.
Total tournament costs reached US$11.6 billion making it the most expensive World Cup until surpassed by 2018. The winner received US$35 million while runners-up got US$25 million from the allocated prize money.