Rusty Weiss
As the United States was preparing to face Belgium in a high-stakes World Cup Round of 16 matchup, one person is unexpectedly stealing the spotlight: Mishel Gerzig, the stunning Israeli model married to Belgium’s star goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois.
The couple got married in 2023, and Mishel has been right there with Courtois during this World Cup adventure. An adventure for both of them, it seems.
Mishel Gerzig’s Viral Beach Photos Spark Buzz Before Belgium vs USA
Just a couple of days ago, Mishel shared some laid-back photos from the beach in LA. They started spreading across social media like wildfire. In the images, she’s rocking a striking blue bikini with a very similar American blue, along with a net top that has some old-fashioned red, white, and blue. Gerzig is lounging in the sand alongside her husband and their young daughter as if it were just another sunny family afternoon.
The timing? Just days before her husband lines up against the USMNT.
The post, captioned simply “Fun days in LA,” shows Gerzig looking relaxed and radiant, with her husband appearing in some shots as well. He even dropped a supportive comment on the images. For a couple who connected via Instagram back in 2021, it’s clear they’re making the most of their American summer—World Cup pressures aside.
And granted, the blue is similar to the Israeli flag, but hey, let’s have some fun and suggest that she’s secretly supporting Team USA.
From Instagram Love Story to World Cup Spotlight
Social media has predictably gone wild. Fans are split between calling it a classy show of support for her husband’s team and joking about the “USA colors” choice right before the big game.
“She’s repping both sides!” one commenter wrote.
Gerzig, a successful model with a sizable following, has been a constant presence at major tournaments. She’s no stranger to the spotlight that comes with being married to one of football’s top shot-stoppers.
As of this posting, Belgium leads the US 2-1 at halftime. Courtois allowed a game-tying free kick past him before his squad answered right back.
Whether Belgium advances or the United States pulls off a memorable run, Gerzig’s beach photos have given everyone a welcome distraction from the drama on the pitch.
