2014 | Fifa

: Germany became the first European team to win a World Cup staged in the Americas.

: Germany's semifinal demolition of Brazil was the largest margin of victory in a World Cup semifinal. FIFA 2014

The digital counterpart to the tournament was also a milestone for the franchise: : Germany became the first European team to

The event featured some of the most dramatic storylines in modern sports: FIFA 2014

: The tournament tied the record for the most goals scored (171), matching the 1998 World Cup .

: This was the first tournament to utilize Goal-Line Technology to ensure officiating accuracy.