Drake Loses $1.5m Bet as Spain Dash Argentina’s World Cup Dream
Canadian rapper and Grammy Award winner Drake has lost a $1.5 million wager after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extending his string of high-profile betting losses.
The music star placed the multimillion-dollar bet on Argentina through the online betting platform, Stake, with a potential payout of more than $5.1 million if Lionel Messi’s side had successfully defended their title. However, Spain’s victory in extra time ended Argentina’s World Cup campaign and left Drake’s latest gamble unsuccessful.
The defeat has once again reignited discussions about the so-called “Drake Curse”—a long-running social media theory suggesting that teams and athletes publicly backed by the rapper often go on to lose major sporting events.
Drake’s latest setback comes just months after he reportedly lost another multimillion-dollar wager on former UFC champion Conor McGregor, who was defeated by Max Holloway, further fueling the superstition among sports fans.
The theory has gained such widespread attention that fans created TheDrakeCurse.com, a website dedicated to tracking the rapper’s sports predictions and betting history.
Born Aubrey Drake Graham, the Canadian superstar has become known for staking millions of dollars on major sporting events, including football, basketball, boxing and mixed martial arts. His high-profile bets regularly generate widespread attention online, particularly when they end in defeat.
Spain’s triumph over Argentina not only secured the country’s second FIFA World Cup title but also ensured that Drake’s latest multimillion-dollar gamble joined a growing list of unsuccessful sports bets.