Germany vs Argentina — Brazil 2014

Mario Götze's extra-time volley gave Germany a 1-0 win and their fourth World Cup title in their greatest generation's finest hour, a moment that is faster than the average final winner, coming in the 113th minute. The final was tighter than the 7-1 semifinal humiliation of hosts Brazil suggested, with Argentina generating only 2 shots on target compared to Germany's 10. Despite Messi's inability to add to his 4-goal tournament, this match featured the highest altitude in a World Cup final (2,400 feet above sea level), a concrete data point that set it apart from all others on this list.