Fulham manager Felix Magath says he might not even bother watching Sunday's World Cup final as the outcome is a foregone conclusion.

Germany start as favourites against Argentina following their shock 7-1 semi-final win over Brazil.

"For me, the result is obvious," says Magath, who hails from Germany. "I think it will be 3-0 to Germany."

Costa Rica's heroics, Colombia's brilliance and a plucky offering by Algeria are enough for you to vote the 2014 World Cup as the finest ever for underdogs.

1. 2014 - 48.2% 2. 2002 - 29.4% 3. 1990 - 10.9% 4. 2010 - 3.4% 5. 2006 - 3.2% 6. 1982 - 2.5% 7. 1986 - 2.4%

Turkey and South Korea's runs to the semi-final stage ensured 2002 is second.

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The voting for the Underdogs has closed. The results will appear here shortly.

Mark Traynor: , externalCameroon #Italia90. Opening game win over Argentina Roger Milla dancing. All underdogs measured against them.

Usain Chuplee:, external Algeria 2014 reached knokout stages for the first time in there history

So here are your choices:

1982: Poland reaching the 1982 semi-finals thanks to four goals from Zbigniew Boniek.

1986: Belgium reaching the semi-finals.

1990: Who can forget Cameroon in 1990? They beat Argentina in the opening game and qualified out of the group before eventually being beaten by England.

2002: We have mentioned them in the Contenders section, but semi-finalists Turkey and South Korea started out as underdogs.

2006: Portugal getting to the semi-finals, with the help of battling through against Netherlands in the infamous Battle of Nuremberg.

2010: Paraguay reaching the last eight.

2014: Costa Rica reaching the last eight. Mexico and Colombia surprising many.

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Hold the back page... Marouane Fellaini has had a haircut.

Permed, frizzy wigs up and down the country can now be put up into the loft as his trademark look is gone.

The Manchester United and Belgium midfielder simply writes "new look" on Facebook., external

So if we just take a breather to reflect on what we have so far, it seems this World Cup is a massive hit.

Here are our category winners so far and the times of the remaining votes:

Best goals: 2014 - 44.1%

Most controversy: 1986 - 47.7%

Most contenders: 2014 - 55.9%

10:15-10:45 Underdogs

11:00-11:30 Late drama

11:45-12:15 Stage for great players

12:30-13:00 Most unforgettable match

13:15-13:45 Best hosts

14:00-14:30 Best World Cup

Deportivo La Coruna appoint former Zaragoza coach Victor Fernandez as their new boss ahead of a return to the Spanish top flight.

Fernandez signs a one-year deal and replaces the sacked Fernando Vazquez, who lost his job when he criticised transfer policy despite winning promotion.

Arsenal fans may remember Deportivo's new man who was in charge of Zaragoza when they beat the Gunners in the 1995 Uefa Cup Winners' Cup final.

Samuel Houston:, external This is actually worst World Cup ever! England out in group stage, and Germany set to win. And don't talk about goals etc. Brazil vs. Germany is a prime example of this so called attacking football being the result of poor defending and chaotic organisation in general, from all the teams. Just hope Messi justifies the hype in the final - Zidane still the best player since Maradona

N.O Paloff:, external Bulgaria taking down Germany, the heat in NYC, Diana Ross taking penalties, Baggio's penalty miss.

Dan Finn: , externalI think France 98 was #BestWorldCupEver as it is the only one I can actually remember #Scotland being in!!!

We all love an underdog - well, many of us. Which World Cup had the underdogs that surprised you the most?

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What about Belgium in 1986? They reached the last four. Pick your year of the underdog from 10:15 BST.

This World Cup has been the most competitive ever, according to you.

Indeed, this one is our most convincing result so far, with 55.9% of you pleased to be seeing close games, tight groups and only the odd drubbing (sorry Brazil).

Sides like Chile, Costa Rica and Colombia have excelled. Nice and competitive.

1. 2014 - 55.9% 2. 1986 - 18.2% 3. 2002 - 16.8% 4. 2010 - 9.1%

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Fifa vice-president Jim Boyce says referees have not been told to be lenient at the 2014 World Cup.

Some officials have been criticised for opting not to caution players during matches, with the average number of yellow cards per game just below three.

Boyce says: "I think the refereeing has been superb and it has not happened by chance.

"The referees have been told to only send a player off if they were 100% certain it was a red card, but nothing has ever been said about being lenient."

Germany have a special plan to stifle, external Argentina's Lionel Messi in Sunday's World Cup final, says assistant coach Hansi Flick.

"We saw how the Dutch managed to keep Messi out, but we too have a special plan for him, although I won't give that away," says Flick.

Messi has four goals so far in the tournament, two behind leading scorer James Rodriguez.

QCAFC: , externalAnyone that thinks 2014 is the #BestWorldCupEver needs to get a grip I'm sick and tired of all this gushing. 1966, 1970, 1982, 1998? Anyone?

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Get ready, because Miroslav Klose could be set to release his inner party animal.

The 36-year-old - who conducts his training in regimented fashion - says he will let the shackles off, external if Germany beat Argentina to lift the World Cup on Sunday.

"I can't really guarantee anything, but if we do win the trophy, I can imagine that I will relax and there is a party beast, even in me," he quipped.

Klose became the highest scorer in World Cup history with his 16th goal in the competition against Brazil on Tuesday.

John Motson
BBC Sport

"There were more contenders for the crown this time around."

Read more from Motty on our overview of whether Brazil 2014 was the best ever World Cup.

Phil McNulty
BBC chief football writer in Brazil

"World Cup holders Spain, plus Italy and England, may have fallen at the first hurdle but so many of the usual suspects remained.

"Brazil, Argentina, Germany and the Netherlands made up a powerhouse last four, but there was also an element of surprise in the closing phase in the shape of Costa Rica and the emerging Colombians.

"It gave this World Cup perfect light and shade as the old guard showed strength but new forces demonstrated their quality."

Ike Buya:, external Brazil 2014 best contenders Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica

Opta Joe on Twitter:, external 5 - Marouane Chamakh attempted only 10 shots on target in 32 Premier League games last season, but he scored with five of them. Picky.