Brazil have conceded 14 goals in FIFA World Cup 2014, the most by any team, and lost two home games in a row for the first time in 74 years.
In FIFA Wolrd Cup history, 2014 is the 1st time any European country has won the Cup in South America.
Miroslav Klose became the only player to appear in 4 consecutive semi-finals when Germans beat France 1-0 at FIFA World Cup 2014.
German Miroslav Klose beats Ronaldo's record of most goals in FIFA World Cup by scoring 16th goal against his team, Brazil in the semi-final at FIFA World Cup 2014 at Brazil.
FIFA World Cup 2104: By losing from Germany 7-1, Brazil faced the worst drubbing ever in WC history.
FIFA World Cup 2104: Brazil and Argentina are together in the semi-finals for the 1st time.
The FIFA World Cup 2014 champion team wins $35 million while the runner-up, $25 million. Those eliminated in the group stage still take home $8 million. The total purse is $576 million.
The World Cup has existed since 1930 but only eight nations have ever hoisted the cup: Spain, France, Germany, Uruguay, Italy, Brazil, Argentina and England.
The fastest red card in the FIFA World Cup history was Uruguay's Jose Baptista who lasted a full 56 seconds in 1986 against Scotland before being sent off.
So far, only 2 World Cup finals have been decided on penalties. Brazil beat Italy in 1994; and Italy beat France in 2006.
