Relive the opening game of the finals in pictures as hosts Germany start with a 4-2 defeat of plucky Costa Rica.
July 8 - Germany v Portugal
July 4 - Germany v Italy
July 1 - England v Portugal
June 26 - Ukraine v Switzerland
June 26 - Italy v Australia
June 24 - Argentina v Mexico
June 22 - Croatia v Australia
June 22 - Japan v Brazil
June 22 - Czech Republic v Italy
June 22 - Ghana v USA
June 21 - Iv Coast v Serb & Mont
June 20 - Sweden v England
June 20 - Paraguay v Trin & Tob
June 20 - Costa Rica v Poland
June 20 - Ecuador v Germany
June 19 - Saudi Arabia v Ukraine
June 17 - Italy v USA
June 17 - Portugal v Iran
June 13 - France v Switzerland
June 12 - Italy v Ghana
June 12 - Czech Republic v USA
June 12 - Australia v Japan
June 11 - Portugal v Angola
June 11 - Mexico v Iran
June 11 - Holland v Serb & Mont
June 10 - Argentina v Ivory Coast
June 10 - Trin & Tob v Sweden
June 9 - Poland v Ecuador
June 9 - Germany v Costa Rica
Other World Cups
Frings wrapped it up with a thunderbolt.
