On July 09, 2010, the famous Octopus who has so far made an 100% correct record in predicting the outcome of the past sixt Germany matches, has decided to sit on a box decorated with a Spanish flag, thus saying, Spain will become the winner in this upcoming July 11, 2010 final match of the FIFA Football World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa between Spain and Netherlands.

Regarding the match which will decide the third position between Germany and Uruguay, octopus Paul has decided in favor of Germany. Octopus Paul lives at the Sea Life aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany.