The Canadian superstar’s multimillion-dollar wager on Argentina backfires as Spain clinches the 2026 FIFA World Cup title in extra time.
Canadian rapper Drake has suffered another costly sporting setback after losing a $1.5 million bet on Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
The Grammy-winning artiste, whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, backed the defending champions to defeat Spain in Sunday’s showdown through betting platform Stake. A victory for Argentina would have earned the rapper a payout of more than $5.1 million.
However, Spain emerged victorious with a dramatic 1-0 extra-time win, securing their second World Cup title and leaving Drake empty-handed.
The loss has reignited conversations about the infamous “Drake Curse”—a long-running internet theory suggesting that teams and athletes endorsed or backed by the rapper often end up losing.
This latest disappointment adds to Drake’s growing list of unsuccessful sports wagers. Earlier this year, he lost another high-profile bet after backing former UFC champion Conor McGregor, who was defeated by Max Holloway.
The phenomenon has become so popular among fans that a dedicated website, TheDrakeCurse.com, now tracks the rapper’s sports predictions and betting record.
Known for placing multimillion-dollar bets on major sporting events, Drake’s gambling activities regularly trend on social media, attracting both admiration and criticism for their size and frequency.
With Spain’s World Cup triumph now in the history books, the rapper’s latest gamble has only added fuel to the enduring legend of the “Drake Curse.”