2014 World Cup Final Match

ABC and ESPN will air the epic conclusion of the 2014 World Cup featuring some of the most talented players in the world.  Germany, who dominated the host country Brazil, will compete in its eight WC final in its history vying for its fourth World Cup.  They will feature the tournaments most complete team, with two of the most prolific scorers of the tournament in legend Miroslav Klose and one of the most exciting  young star in the world Thomas Mueller.  They will take on Argentina, lead by the magnificent Lionel Messi looking to cement his legacy in leading the nation in its fifth finals appearance, last winning in 1986.  Ian Darke and Steve McManaman will have the call for the final game in Rio de Janeiro and will be joined by Jeremy Schapp as the reporter on the pitch.

Saturday, ESPN will air the Third Place contest between the semifinal winners as the host country Brazil will look for a consolation against last year's runner up, the Netherlands.

 
Sunday, July 12

FIFA World Cup Match Day, ABC 1 pm

ARGENTINA

GERMANY

2014 World Cup Final
ARGENTINA vs GERMANY
 Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro

World Cup Final Match,  ABC | Univision 3 pm

ABC: Ian Darke, Steve McManaman; Reporter: Jeremy Schapp

Univision: Enrique Bermúdez, Luis Omar Tapia, Pablo Ramírez, Diego Balado, Javier Zanetti, Jesús Bracamontes

ESPN Radio:  JP Dellacamera, Tommy Smyth 

Saturday, July 11

2014 World Cup Third Place Match 
BRAZIL vs. NETHERLANDS  
Estadio Nacional Mane Carrincha, Brasilia

World Cup Third Place Match, ESPN | Univision 4 pm
ESPN: Jon Champion, Stewart Robson

Univision: Luis Omar Tapia, Mauro Camoranesi, Ramón Ramírez
ESPN Radio: Ross Dyer, Shep Messing