Argentina Have the Aura of World Champions After Belgium Win

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Published: July 5, 2014

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While Argentina have failed to produce a truly dazzling performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, their display against Belgium in the quarter-finals confirms they are a side with genuine title credentials.

It is not always teams who shine in the early rounds of the competition that go on to become champions but rather those who grow into the tournament and hit their straps in the latter stages.

Absolutely clinical finish from the Napoli man: https://t.co/Hr6OcgBHCX

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) July 5, 2014 Argentina fit that description perfectly. The Albiceleste's 1-0 win over Belgium was the most dominant display of the World Cup so far, and there is the feeling that they still have plenty left in the tank heading into the semi-final.

Gonzalo Higuain scored the winner against the Europeans after eight minutes, and he is one player who repaid manager Alejandro Sabella's faith in him after a series of underwhelming displays.

Star man Lionel Messi has proved the match-winner for Argentina throughout the World Cup, guiding the side to laboured wins over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iran, Nigeria and Switzerland.

VINE: Lionel Messi provides the pass of the World Cup so far... Sheer vision. #ARG https://t.co/xJadBtzi6r

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) July 5, 2014 Sabella's supporting cast needed to stand up if the team was to make its way through the pointy end of the competition, however, and stand up they did against Belgium. Messi once again proved his champion credentials, but the likes of Higuain, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Javier Mascherano chipped in with strong contributions to ensure the Belgians were overwhelmed in Brasilia.

Aside from Higuain's sharp finish off his laces, he also created several more scoring opportunities for himself in what was a lively game for the No. 9.

Argentina showed they have depth in their squad as well. Lucas Biglia was sol...
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