Former England defender Rio Ferdinand
MOTD analyst

"Everyone tuning in - bar Germany and most of Brazil - want to see Lionel Messi produce a world class performance and take this trophy with both hands."

Here they come, lining up in the tunnel. Lionel Messi looks focused, stern almost, as former Bayern Munich man Martin Demichelis warmly embraces several members of the German side.

Almost anthem time.

Image source, AFP

Some very late team news for Germany - midfielder Sami Khedira has picked up an injury in the warm up and has been replaced by Christoph Kramer.

That's a big blow...

Former England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live

"If Germany were to win this 1-0 nobody would really remember them for the final, it will all be about beating Brazil, on their own patch, 7-1 in the semi-final. But they will be desperate not to lose this game.

"If they don't win this World Cup they will be kicking themselves, this is the best opportunity they will have for years to come."

Alan Hansen
MOTD analyst

"Argentina's Javier Mascherano has everything - he has pace, anticipation. Against the Dutch, he produced one of the great performances. He made the tackle of the tournament in that semi-final to deny Arjen Robben."

Image source, @fernandodunjo

Fernando Dunjo:, external Vamos Argentina!!

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand
MOTD analyst

"Lionel Messi has had magic moments, but Germany will be looking to replicate what the Netherlands did against him. They crowded him out and smothered him. Germany's midfield will have to get back and help the defenders because this guy is capable of going past any man."

Mike, London: Impressed by the lack of arrogance of the Germans. Imagine the gloating of English fans and media if we had beaten Brazil 7-1.

Stuart Borrows, York: Many thanks to Alan Hansen for the years I've watched him as a player and for his time as a pundit. You will be missed Alan. Enjoy your retirement.

Image source, @richlegate

Rich Legate:, external Crew gathered watching as we build a festival in South East London.

Spain defender Carles Puyol - winner in 2010 - and model Gisele have just strode out onto the Maracana pitch with a casket from Indiana Jones' study.

After unlocking it the former Barcelona man unearthed the World Cup trophy itself. Puyol will present the trophy later on, in a Masters style Green Jacket performance...

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer at the Maracana

"The identical soundtrack is played before every game at this World Cup. Just before kick-off with the teams in the tunnel the crowd is given a blast of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" - although even that will struggle to be louder than Shakira and Carlos Santana."

Image source, AFP

Argentina will wear their dark blue second kit this evening - as they did in the 1990 final against West Germany.

Diego Maradona ended that night in tears - how will Lionel Messi end tonight?

Former England striker Alan Shearer
MOTD analyst

"Are we wanting too much from Messi? He scored four goals, three of them were world class. He's got assists to go with that, some brilliant passing.

"He looked static in the semi-final but he's allowed one poor game. If he scores the winner today he's the player of the tournament."

Argentina: Romero, Zabaleta, Demichelis, Garay, Rojo, Biglia, Mascherano, Perez, Higuain, Messi, Lavezzi. Subs: Orion, Campagnaro, Gago, Di Maria, Rodriguez, Augusto Fernandez, Federico Fernandez, Palacio, Alvarez, Aguero, Basanta, Andujar.

Germany: Neuer, Lahm, Boateng, Hummels, Howedes, Khedira, Schweinsteiger, Muller, Kroos, Ozil, Klose. Subs: Zieler, Grosskreutz, Ginter, Schurrle, Podolski, Draxler, Durm, Mertesacker, Gotze, Kramer, Weidenfeller.

Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf
Match of the Day analyst

"This is the hardest match for the Germans. Argentina showed against the Dutch that they are very solid defensively and up front we don't need to explain how dangerous they can be. It will be interesting to see how Germany find the space in attacking areas.

"It's going to be a great final. I think Messi is going to be brilliant today and will score. But it is a game that Germany should - should - win."

Image source, @henrycrossman

Henry Crossman:, external Our World Cup seat at Brandenburg Gate, Berlin!

What a shortlist that is...

It is time to select your goal of the tournament.

The Match of the Day team have chosen the following six goals, which can be watched again by clicking the highlights tab in this page:

Robin van Persie v Spain

Tim Cahill v Netherlands

Lionel Messi v Iran

Jermaine Jones v Portugal

James Rodriguez v Uruguay

David Luiz v Colombia

Andre Schurrle v Brazil

Make your choice via the voting section on this page.

Term and conditions can be read here.

Voting will close at full-time and the result will be announced in this page and in the Match of the Day World Cup final show.

Former England striker Alan Shearer
MOTD analyst

"No player has ever won the Golden Boot in consecutive World Cups - Thomas Muller is really going for it tonight. He's a wonderful player, he can play anywhere."