Gary Lineker
BBC Sport

"Included in our World Cup final coverage, the thoughts of David Beckham and a mention of Dr Who, who I guess already knows who wins."

Join Gary and his helpers from 19:00 BST on BBC One.

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The Dutch have landed back in their homeland after last night's win in the third-place play-off against Brazil.

Ron Vlaar, Leroy Fer and Michel Vorm have already tweeted their thanks for support with the Swansea goalkeeper posting this picture of a happy looking bunch.

Phil McNulty
BBC chief football writer in Brazil

"Standing room only in many sections of the Maracana's media centre already - and that is four hours before kick-off. Fifa reports that there are 2,500 accredited media on site here today and most of them seem to be here already.

"The traffic is choking in the streets around the Copacabana, with Argentina fans out in vast numbers. Some reports suggest 100,000 Argentines are here in Rio today and even as early as 6am this morning they were making their presence felt."

Australia midfielder Tim Cahill tweets:, external "Messi vs Muller today. I know Germany are the better team but my heart is going with Argentina. My day is dedicated to this game."

Guy Mowbray
BBC commentator in Rio de Janeiro

Ollie Mogford: Do you think that Alexis Sanchez is a good signing for Arsenal?

Guy Mowbray: Absolutely. I think he has been unlucky to be the odd man out at Barcelona, but it is Arsenal's gain and another superb addition to the Premier League. What it means for the progression of more English talent is another question.

BBC TV commentator Guy Mowbray took some time out of his preparations for the World Cup final yesterday to answer a few of your questions, as submitted via our Facebook page.

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Brazil's 4-1 victory over Italy in the 1970 World Cup final was a classic match. Their meeting in Pasadena in 1994 was not.

History, though, was made. It was the first World Cup final to be decided on penalties, after a scoreless 120 minutes. Both sides missed their first kick, but Brazil held their nerve after that - and victory was sealed when Roberto Baggio, Italy's best player during the tournament, failed with his side's final penalty.

The Brazil team dedicated their victory to three-time Formula One champion Ayrton Senna, who had died in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix two-and-a-half months earlier.

Throughout the day, Sportsday will be looking back at the World Cup finals from the past.

Alan Durden:, external Neuer, Lahm, Kroos, Messi, Muller. Mind you I won my last 5-a-side competition so Messi might have to sit on the the bench.

James Pegram:, external 5 a side team- Romero (Neuer wouldn't stay in area), Lahm, Mascherano (holding mid), Messi (creator/finisher), Klose (goal hang!).

Send us your five-a-side team with players from tonight's two squads to #bbcworldcup.

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A reminder we are currently on 170 goals for the 2014 World Cup. The consensus that this is the best tournament ever will only be bolstered if the all-time scoring record is beaten.

France '98 on 171 stands as the most prolific World Cup for goal scoring. Two more anyone?

Some help for your World Cup final five-a-side team...

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If you could take five players from tonight's squads to play in your weekly five-a-side team - with you as a substitute - who would you go for?

Tweet us on #bbcworldcup.

Alan Shearer
BBC Sport

"It's such a tough one to call but the big teams always find a way to get to the final and in Messi, we have the best player against the best team. I just think for the way Germany dispatched Brazil, I have to put them as favourites."

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For Argentina the World Cup finals adventure in Brazil started with a victory in the Maracana, and they will hope it ends that way too.

Germany, who began their campaign in Brazil by winning 4-0, would settle for a similar finish tonight.

Take a ride once more along the routes Argentina and Germany took to the final with BBC Sport's Pint-Sized World Cup podcast.

From the pressure on Lionel Messi to perform, to Miroslav Klose's record breaking goal and Germany's incredible 7-1 victory over Brazil, World Cup 2014 has been one to remember, but who will be victorious tonight - Joachim Low or Alejandro Sabella?

Mark Pougatch
BBC Radio 5 live

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"Sun out in Rio and the Argentines are en masse at the Maracana. BBC Radio 5 live from 18:00 BST for the World Cup final."

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Four years after meeting in Mexico City, Argentina and West Germany once again made it into the final - but this time it was not a classic encounter.

The only goal of the game came five minutes before full-time, with Andreas Brehme coolly slotting home from the penalty spot.

Argentina finished the game with nine men after Pedro Monzon and Gustavo Dezotti both saw red in the second half. The highlights, such as they are, can be seen on the BBC Sport website.

Throughout the day, Sportsday will be looking back at the World Cup finals from the past.

At 15:00, we asked you for your thoughts on our BBC pundits' team of the World Cup:

Manuel Neuer (Germany), Philipp Lahm (Germany), Giancarlo Gonzalez (Costa Rica), Mats Hummels (Germany), Daley Blind (Netherlands), Javier Mascherano (Argentina), Toni Kroos (Germany), Arjen Robben (Netherlands), Lionel Messi (Argentina), James Rodriguez (Colombia), Thomas Muller (Germany).

Davey R:, external I've got Vlaar for Gonzalez and Pogba for Messi (surely in your team on reputation alone). Other than that, the same.

Anthony Babs T Fash:, external I would have Vlaar instead of Gonzalez.

Thoughts?

Guy Mowbray
BBC commentator in Rio de Janeiro

BBC TV commentator Guy Mowbray took some time out of his preparations for the World Cup final yesterday to answer a few of your questions, as submitted via our Facebook page.

Pratik Mehta: Do Argentina deserve to be in the final? Their performances have been below par. Germany, on the other hand, have been tremendous and a joy to watch.

Guy Mowbray: Yes. They remain the only team not to have been behind at any stage in a game at this World Cup. To say they are a one-man team may have some truth behind it, but that would underestimate the contributions of Mascherano and other key players.

Watch live uninterrupted coverage of the World Cup Final on BBC One and online this Sunday from 19:00 BST and listen to coverage on Radio 5 live.

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In the build-up to the final, Google have revealed that the most searched for players taking part in the final in the UK are Lionel Messi for Argentina and Sami Khedira from Germany.

In Germany, the most searched for home player is Manuel Neuer, while in Brazil the players attracting most search attention are Messi and Lukas Podolski. Amazingly, in Argentina, the most searched for player is not their number 10, but Javier Mascherano.

Rio Ferdinand
Former England defender

"World Cup final day.....the buzz on the streets (I saw while running this morning) & in the hotel has gone up significantly!"

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Tonight will be the third time Argentina have met a German side in the World Cup final. Led by Diego Maradona, they beat West Germany 3-2 in Mexico in 1986.

The South Americans went 2-0 up with goals from Jose Luis Brown and Jorge Valdano, before strikes from Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Rudi Voller levelled the game.

But an 84th-minute winner from Jorge Burruchaga was enough to hand Argentina their second World Cup. You can watch highlights from the final on the BBC Sport website.

Throughout the day, Sportsday will be looking back at the World Cup finals from the past.