USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann, who was part of Germany squad which won the 1990 World Cup, on Twitter:, external Keeping all my fingers crossed for Jogi and THE MANNSCHAFT !! Let's make it four after 1954, 1974 and 1990!

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BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty at the Maracana

"The Maracana is bathed in glorious sunshine for the World Cup Final between Argentina and Germany. The closing ceremony is just about to start and already looks like the usual mixture of the sounds, sights and flavours of the host country Brazil - with just a hint of Cloud Cuckoo land. Surreal occasionally does not cover this little preamble."

Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as both a player and manager, on Twitter:, external "It feels quite strange: I can't remember when the prediction for a WC final was so clear. All speaks for the German team.

"Will there be a repetition of 1990? Will an European team become world champion in South America for the first time? My bet: 2-0."

The Argentina fans Fletch has encountered may be confident - but feelings across the Atlantic are incredibly buoyant.

The names of the Germany side are arranged to spell out 'World Champions' on the front page of German newspaper 'Berliner.'

That's Sunday's paper - not a sneak peak of Monday's. Confidence is high in the motherland...

BBC Sport's Paul Fletcher in Rio

"One Argentine couple I spoke to on the metro heading to the ground had spent $4,000 on tickets for the final - evidently deciding that it was worth the expense to witness their own slice of football history.

"The Argentines have taken over this city, every parking space, bench, barstool and grain of sand seemingly occupied by supporters of the Albiceleste. Not one that I spoke to was convinced of anything other than a Lionel Messi-inspired victory."

Have you all enjoyed yourselves then?

Marcelo's opening own goal seems a long time ago, and I've already forgotten who started for England in that dead rubber against Costa Rica.

But what have been your highlights? Which goals, saves, penalties or refereeing decisions will you still be talking about in 10 years' time?

Will we see a 29-minute spell of football quite like Germany's dismantling of Brazil again?

I want to hear your personal key moments.

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BBC Sport's Chris Bevan in Rio

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"The Maracana is basking in glorious sunshine. Quite a relief because it has rained in Rio all week.

"Lots of Brazil fans here too, of course. And still smiling, somehow. All supporting Germany I think..."

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It has been a wonderful month of football.

From Belo Horizonte to Manaus; Sao Paulo to Fortaleza; the goals have rained down.

The knockout stages may have occasionally tested our patience as the tension increased, but on the whole this tournament has well and truly delivered.

Will Argentina and Lionel Messi lift the trophy this evening? Or can Philipp Lahm become the first European captain to win in South America?

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"And now, the end is here, and so we face the final curtain..."

After 31 days, 63 games, 170 goals and 10 red cards, the 2014 World Cup has reached the final.

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We've had own goals, great goals and goalline technology; Stalemates, blowouts and capitulations.

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To be a great World Cup, perhaps one of the greatest, we need a great final.

Can Germany and Argentina oblige? The world is watching...

Germany centre-back Mats Hummels missed the second half against Brazil as a precaution because of tendonitis, but is expected to be available.

The Germans could name the same side which thrashed the hosts 7-1.

Argentina's Angel Di Maria has returned to light training after a thigh injury, but is unlikely to be fit to start.

Striker Sergio Aguero is fully recovered from a similar problem and could replace either Ezequiel Lavezzi or Gonzalo Higuain.

Argentina fielded Higuain, Aguero and Lionel Messi as part of a front three earlier on in the tournament.

However, they may be reluctant to pick such an attacking line-up against the in-form Germans.

Left-back Marcos Rojo failed to complete a training session on Friday because of a sore ankle but the problem is not thought to be serious.