No World Cup third place play-off has ever ended in a draw.

South American sides have met European teams in six third-place play-offs so far, with both continents picking up three wins.

This will be the Uruguayans’ third third place play-off, having lost to Austria (3-1 in 1954) and Germany (1-0 in 1970).

Four of Diego Forlan’s five goals overall in the World Cup have come from outside the box, with the other from the penalty spot.

Since 1966, no player has ever scored more long-range goals in a single World Cup than Forlán in 2010 (three).

Uruguay are without a win in their last 14 World Cup matches against European sides, a run that started with a 1-0 defeat to Germany in the third place play-off in 1970.

Uruguay are without a win in three World Cup meetings with Germany, losing twice.

Germany have played in four third-place play-offs, winning three.

The Germans have scored three goals in three of their four third place play-offs.

The last seven third place play-offs have been won by a side from Europe.

Miroslav Klose needs just one more goal to equal Ronaldo’s all-time record of 15 World Cup goals.

With 13 goals, Germany are the highest-scoring team at this World Cup so far.

Uruguay’s shooting accuracy from outside the box at this World Cup has been higher (49%) than from inside (48%).

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