After losing their respective semifinal matches; Germany to Spain and Uruguay to Netherlands, the two teams will try to at least salvage some national pride by battling it out for Third Place in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

They will meet at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa on July 10, 2010 at 2:30 PM EST.

If Germany wins, this will be their fourth 3rd-place finish with their most recent coming in the 2006 edition.

For Uruguay, it is their first time to battle for third. This is also their highest attained round after placing fourth in the 1970 FIFA World Cup.

Get your vuvuzelas ready!

Paul the Octopus had picked Germany to win.

How about you?

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UPDATE: Hitler won’t have to eat Paul the Octopus no more as his prediction was correct. Germany beat Uruguay 3-2 to finish third in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Watch Germany vs Uruguay REPLAY Highlights below:

The 2010 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Netherlands will be held on July 11, 2010 at the Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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