Canadian rapper Drake has reportedly lost a staggering $1.5 million (over ₦2 billion) after Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
The Grammy Award-winning artiste placed the high-stakes wager through betting platform Stake, confidently backing Argentina to lift the trophy. Had Argentina emerged victorious, Drake would have earned a payout of more than $5.1 million.
However, Spain dashed those hopes by scoring the decisive goal in extra time to clinch the World Cup title, leaving the rapper’s multimillion-dollar bet unsuccessful.
The latest loss has once again fueled conversations about the popular “Drake Curse”—an internet theory claiming that teams or athletes publicly supported by the rapper often end up losing. Although the theory is largely viewed as a running joke among sports fans, it continues to trend whenever one of Drake’s predictions fails.
This is not the first time the Canadian superstar has made headlines for an unsuccessful sports wager. Earlier this year, he also lost a major bet 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 history.
Born Aubrey Drake Graham, Drake is well known for placing massive bets on major sporting events. His high-profile wagers frequently generate buzz on social media due to their enormous stakes and the growing number of losses associated with them.
Spain’s victory over Argentina secured the nation’s second FIFA World Cup title while adding another chapter to Drake’s string of unsuccessful sports bets.
