The match on the eve of the final seldom sees much enthusiasm from defeated and disappointed players but it has significance for Uruguay and coach Oscar Tabarez said on Friday his players were just as motivated as for their other games.
"It would be history," he said. "We have in front of us a marvellous opponent. Before the (semi-final) match against Spain they (Germany) were the best team of the tournament and this is very motivating for us. It'll be difficult but not impossible."
Uruguay's surprise run to the last four was a stunning achievement given their rocky qualifying road to South Africa.
"It was a special game. I hope we can play as well as then and hope we have better luck than they did, as it was one of the most unfair results in a football match ever," he said.
However, three other candidates will also be chasing the prize on Saturday, with Germany's Thomas Muller and Miroslav Klose also standing on four goals.
Tabarez said Forlan's priority would a victory for the team, not his own shot at winning the Golden Boot.
"He's not playing for that," he said. "It's a collective sport and he's the first to say it's about the team."
