Germany vs. Uruguay

Time/TV: 2:30 p.m., ABC.

The buzz: This is not the way either team hoped to end its World Cup, but a lot is at stake in Saturday's consolation game in Port Elizabeth. For German striker Miroslav Klose, one goal would tie him with former Brazilian star Ronaldo at 15 for most World Cup scores. And Klose, Germany's Thomas Mueller and Uruguay's Diego Forlan, with four goals each, remain in the running for the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer. Spain's David Villa and the Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder enter Sunday's final with five goals apiece. But after disappointing one-goal semifinal losses, no one was talking about individual accomplishments. "We were so close to a World Cup final," Forlan said, "and we have missed a great chance."

—Kevin Baxter