1. It started off with excitement
2. England fans around the world were looking forward
3. It didn't last
4. The Mexican coach, on the other hand, was in a more celebratory mood
5. After Germany beat Portugal 4-0 in the group stage, Lukas Podolski took a picture of himself with German Chancellor Angela Merkel
6. Luis Suarez
7. No one wanted to see him go hungry
8. Which brought added publicity for his adverts
9. There was delight across the United States that their team had qualified for the second round
WE'RE GOING THROUGH THE GROUP OF DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!! #USAvsGER #OneNationOneTeam
— Colby Gallagher (@ColbyKGallagher) June 26, 2014
10. The 1-0 win for Germany against the US, meaning that both teams made it to the knock-out phase, worked out well for some
11. There was a realisation...
So the USA, which is not a football/soccer loving nation, is officially better than England at the game. Incredible. #worldcup
— Shane Greer (@shanegreer) June 26, 2014
12. ...And another
Algeria have made more progress than England in the last four years. Makes you think.
— Sarah Jones (@sarahmufc93) June 30, 2014
13. Maria Sharapova answered a question with a question
14. American politicians were in the spirit
President Obama tweeted his own message of support during the tournament, as did former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice.
One Nation. One Team. Excited to continue cheering on @ussoccer today. #USAvsBEL #USMNT #IBelieveThatWeWillWin
— Vice President Biden (@VP) July 1, 2014
15. Tim Howard
Following the USA's 2-1 extra time exit to Belgium, in spite of Tim Howard's heroics, the internet went crazy for the American goalkeeper.
Belgian captain Vincent Kompany summed it up in two words.
Two words.. TIM HOWARD #Respect #BelUSA
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) July 1, 2014
16.
There was no end to the list of topical events that Tim Howard could save.
#ThingsTimHowardCouldSave pic.twitter.com/PJJqKAof6k
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) July 2, 2014
17.
18. Howard for President
Dear @marcorubio & @JebBush, I love you guys, but if Tim Howard runs for GOP nomination, I'm voting Howard.
— Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) July 1, 2014
19. There was even some diplomatic rivalry
20. The US lost, and Ambassador Barzun kept his word
21. US late night hosts had their say
Congrats to the U.S. team for winning their opening World Cup game! They did the impossible. Getting Americans to watch soccer. #fallonmono
— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) June 17, 2014
Have to imagine Van Persie and Van Gaal woke up today rueing their missed high five. #WhatMightHaveBeen
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) June 14, 2014
During a recording of Late Night, Seth Meyers reacted live to the Netherlands' semi-final defeat to Argentina
Seth might be taking The Netherlands' loss a little hard… http://t.co/HJsmXynmC7 #LNSM #BRAvsNED pic.twitter.com/Xwt0EUGgTL
— Late Night (@LateNightSeth) July 12, 2014
22. No one saw Brazil's 7-1 loss to Germany coming
However, the Maidenhead United Supporters Association hoped people would be generous
For anyone due to win a lot of wonga on Germany tonight, why not sponsor a seat in the new #Maidenhead United stand? http://t.co/R170FLOHWu
— Maidenhead United (@MUFCYorkRoad) July 8, 2014
23. John Gregory, manager of Crawley Town, had his say on David Luiz
Is Luiz is worth £50m Joe Walsh is worth £200m !!!!
— John Gregory (@JohnGregory77) July 8, 2014
24. Other national teams weren't bothered
Just a quick reminder that our first #EURO2016 qualifier is vs #GER in Dortmund in September. Good. #naeborra
— Scottish FA (@ScottishFA) July 8, 2014
25. Some said Tim Howard could have saved Brazil
26. Brazil were offered help
Tracey Crouch, Member of the UK Parliament for Chatham & Aylesford and Manager of Meridian Girls Under 18s, was quick to offer assistance to the Brazilian defence.
Would Brazil like to borrow a couple of my defenders?
— Tracey Crouch (@tracey_crouch) July 8, 2014
27. That evening, nothing else was really talked about
Best of luck to anyone trying to tweet about anything other than the football. "So, good YouGov poll for Labour tonight! Guys..? Anyone?"
— James Manning (@JamesManning4) July 8, 2014
28. BBC Two's schedulers did not think such a result would happen in the semi-final`
29. Even Gary Lineker was surprised
In nigh on half a century of watching football, that's the most extraordinary, staggering, bewildering game I've ever witnessed.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 8, 2014
30. Some Brazil fans really were upset
Paul Hayward: "As Germany's second went in a Brazil fan tried to eat his flag".
— Dan Hodges (@DPJHodges) July 8, 2014
31. History was made on Twitter
32. The World Cup final was played in a stadium against a stunning backdrop
33. It gave England fans a tough decision to make
In a game featuring two of #ENG arch rivals it's a tough choice of who to support, but I'm going for #GER over #ARG
— Neal Mann (@fieldproducer) July 13, 2014
34. Alan Hansen's last game as a BBC Sport pundit was marked by Gary Lineker
35. Germany took the lead
GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @MarioGoetze!!!!!!!!! 1-0 to #GER!!!!!!!
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 13, 2014
36. Angela Merkel applauded
37. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the final. Jurgen Klinsmann was quick to pay tribute to Germany and Joachim Low, who served as Klinsmann's assistant during his time as Germany manager
YES YES YES !!! JOGI YOU DID IT !!!HUGE COMPLIMENT TO ARGENTINA, BUT THE BEST TEAM WON THE 2014 WORLD CUP! #DFBTeam #USMNT #FifaWorldCup
— Jürgen Klinsmann (@J_Klinsmann) July 13, 2014
38. Lukas Podolski took another picture with the Chancellor
39. The Empire State Building was glowing in German colours
40. Congratulations, Germany
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