Analysis - Pragmatic Belgium justify dark horse status


The Belgium team celebrate after their 2014 World Cup Group H soccer match against South Korea at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 26, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

(Reuters) - Belgium came into the World Cup with a side short on experience but long on flair and were considered a good outside bet after an unbeaten qualifying campaign of eight wins and two draws.

They have cemented their position as dark horses with three wins out of three and at the same time shown they have strength in depth by giving all but one of their outfield players a run- out.

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