Germany, who lost 1-0 to Spain in Wednesday's semi-final, face Uruguay in the third place playoff in Port Elizabeth on Saturday and then plan to fly back to Germany on Sunday evening, press spokesman Harald Stenger told reporters.
Although no exact time was given for their departure it is likely the squad will be in the air when the rest of the world is watching the final between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg.
"The big objective this time was to go further than third place," said captain Philipp Lahm.
"We know the euphoria back home, we soaked that up and used it to motivate ourselves, and we thank our supporters for everything but this time it wouldn't fit, it just wouldn't be appropriate," he said.
"Four years ago, we realised how nice that game can be. In the past, to be honest, it was of little interest to anyone and frankly I never even watched those games as a kid.
"But winning that game can be a consoling end to the tournament. If (world governing body) FIFA organise it, you want to win it and get the bronze medal," he said.
