Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois kisses model fiancée at 2022 World Cup

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois shared a sweet moment Wednesday with his model fiancée, Mishel Gerzig, as the couple kissed near the pitch during the country’s opening World Cup match against Canada.

Courtois, who currently plays for Real Madrid, embraced Gerzig in the stands at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, where Belgium defeated Canada, 1-0, in their Group F match-up.

Gerzig, an Israeli model, was photographed smiling at her future husband as he made his way over to her section of the stadium, where they kissed among onlookers.

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois kisses his fiancée, Mishel Gerzig, during Belgium's World Cup match against Canada on Nov. 23, 2022.
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois kisses his fiancée, Mishel Gerzig, during Belgium’s World Cup match against Canada on Nov. 23, 2022.
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Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois kisses his fiancée, Mishel Gerzig, during Belgium's World Cup match against Canada on Nov. 23, 2022.
The couple, who announced their engagement in June, shared a sweet moment near the pitch on Nov. 23, 2022.
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Courtois, 30, had an impressive showing Wednesday, saving an early penalty from Canada’s Alphonso Davies, who is also a winger for the Bundesliga club, Bayern Munich.

Gerzig also took to her Instagram Stories to celebrate Courtois’ efforts.

“My king. No words needed,” she gushed Wednesday.


Thibaut Courtois of Belgium saves the penalty during Belgium's World Cup match against Canada on Nov. 23, 2022.
Thibaut Courtois of Belgium saves the penalty during Belgium’s World Cup match against Canada on Nov. 23, 2022.
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When Courtois does take the field again, it’s likely Gerzig will be showing her support nearby.

An avid traveler, Gerzig frequently posts photos of her global adventures on Instagram, where she boasts more than 600,000 followers. She gave fans a peek at her summer engagement to Courtois, who popped the question aboard a yacht.

“Yessss to a lifetime with you,” Gerzig posted in June.


Mishel Gerzig is an Israeli model who boasts more than 600,000 Instagram followers.
Mishel Gerzig is an Israeli model who boasts more than 600,000 Instagram followers.
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The future newlyweds are seen posing in a sweet selfie over the summer.
The future newlyweds are seen posing in a sweet selfie over the summer.
Instagram/Thibaut Courtois

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In the photos, Courtois can be seen getting down on one knee in front of a stunned Gerzig. A short while after the proposal, Courtois penned a touching tribute to Gerzig on her birthday.

“Happy birthday to my future wife, to my number one supporter, to the person that makes me laugh every day,” he expressed in June.

Courtois and Belgium will next face Morocco on Sunday, followed by a match against Croatia on Thursday, Dec. 1.