Italian Nicola Rizzoli , a 42-year-old architect from Bologna , has been selected by FIFA as the World Cup final referee , with the world governing body announcing the winners of Sunday 's match will receive $ 35 million in prize money . Argentina 's Neymar included on FIFA 's Golden Ball shortlist . Golden Ball awarded to tournament 's best player . Four players , three Argentines , one Dutchman and a Colombian complete 10-man list . Juan Forlan won the 2010 Golden Ball award .
Argentina 's Neymar included on FIFA 's Golden Ball shortlist . Golden Ball awarded to tournament 's best player . Four players , three Argentines , one Dutchman and a Colombian complete 10-man list . Juan Forlan won the 2010 Golden Ball award .