Drake Loses $1.5m World Cup Bet As Spain Defeat Argentina
Canadian rapper Drake has lost a $1.5 million wager after Argentina suffered a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
The Grammy-winning artiste had backed Argentina to beat Spain, placing the multimillion-dollar bet through betting platform Stake.
A victory for Argentina would have earned him a payout of more than $5.1 million.
Instead, Spain clinched the World Cup title with a decisive goal in extra time, leaving Drake's latest high-profile gamble unsuccessful.
The result has once again fuelled conversations about the so-called "Drake curse"—a popular internet theory claiming that teams and athletes publicly supported by the rapper often end up losing.
The latest loss adds to Drake's growing list of unsuccessful sports bets. Earlier this year, he also lost a wager after backing former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor, who was defeated by Max Holloway.
The "Drake curse" has become so popular that fans created a website, TheDrakeCurse.com, to track the rapper's sports predictions and betting record.
Born Aubrey Drake Graham, the Canadian music star is known for placing multimillion-dollar bets on major sporting events, many of which have drawn widespread attention because of their size and frequent losses.
Spain's triumph over Argentina secured the country's second FIFA World Cup title while handing Drake another costly betting defeat.
The Grammy-winning artiste had backed Argentina to beat Spain, placing the multimillion-dollar bet through betting platform Stake.
A victory for Argentina would have earned him a payout of more than $5.1 million.
Instead, Spain clinched the World Cup title with a decisive goal in extra time, leaving Drake's latest high-profile gamble unsuccessful.
The result has once again fuelled conversations about the so-called "Drake curse"—a popular internet theory claiming that teams and athletes publicly supported by the rapper often end up losing.
The latest loss adds to Drake's growing list of unsuccessful sports bets. Earlier this year, he also lost a wager after backing former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor, who was defeated by Max Holloway.
The "Drake curse" has become so popular that fans created a website, TheDrakeCurse.com, to track the rapper's sports predictions and betting record.
Born Aubrey Drake Graham, the Canadian music star is known for placing multimillion-dollar bets on major sporting events, many of which have drawn widespread attention because of their size and frequent losses.
Spain's triumph over Argentina secured the country's second FIFA World Cup title while handing Drake another costly betting defeat.
