Canadian rapper and global music superstar Drake has suffered another costly betting loss after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, costing him a staggering $1.5 million wager.
The Grammy-winning artist had confidently backed defending champions Argentina to retain the World Cup, but Spain’s victory ended his hopes of collecting a multimillion-dollar payout.
The latest defeat has once again fueled online discussions surrounding the famous “Drake Curse,” a long-running internet theory claiming that athletes and teams publicly supported by the rapper often go on to lose.
Fans can learn more about Drake’s betting partnership on Stake’s official website.
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Drake backed Argentina to win the World Cup
Ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final, Drake placed a $1.5 million bet through online betting platform Stake, predicting Argentina would defeat Spain.
Had Argentina won the match, the Canadian rapper would have reportedly earned approximately $5.1 million in total returns.
However, Spain produced a disciplined performance to secure a narrow 1-0 victory, ending Argentina’s hopes of defending the trophy they won in Qatar in 2022.
The result also meant Drake lost the entire amount staked on the match.
Spain crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions
Spain’s victory completed an impressive tournament campaign that saw them defeat several of the world’s strongest teams.
After overcoming France in the semifinals, La Roja edged Argentina in the final to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy and add another major international title to their collection.
The victory marked another historic achievement for Spanish football, with players and supporters celebrating across the country after the final whistle.
Argentina, despite entering the match as defending champions, fell just short of securing back-to-back World Cup titles.
The ‘Drake Curse’ returns
Following the result, social media users quickly revived discussions about the so-called “Drake Curse.”
The internet theory suggests that whenever Drake publicly supports an athlete, sports team or places a high-profile wager, the individual or team often ends up losing.
Although the theory has no factual basis, it has become one of the most popular memes in modern sports culture.
Every time Drake loses a major sports bet, fans flood social media with jokes claiming the curse has struck again.
Another expensive betting setback
The World Cup wager adds to Drake’s growing list of high-profile betting losses.
Earlier this year, the rapper also lost money after backing former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor, who was defeated by Max Holloway.
Over the years, Drake has placed several multimillion-dollar bets across football, basketball, boxing, mixed martial arts and American football.
While he has enjoyed occasional wins, many of his biggest public wagers have ended unsuccessfully.
Fans keep track of Drake’s betting history
The fascination with Drake’s sports predictions has become so widespread that fans even created a dedicated website called TheDrakeCurse.com, which tracks many of his betting decisions and public sports endorsements.
The website has become popular among sports fans who enjoy following the rapper’s predictions before major sporting events.
Although largely intended as entertainment, it reflects how closely Drake’s betting activities are followed by fans around the world.
Drake remains one of sports betting’s biggest celebrities
Despite the latest loss, Drake continues to be one of the most recognizable celebrity bettors globally.
His partnership with Stake regularly sees him placing large wagers worth hundreds of thousands—and sometimes millions—of dollars on major sporting events.
The rapper frequently shares betting slips with millions of followers on social media, generating enormous engagement before high-profile matches.
His betting activity has become almost as famous as his music career, with many fans eagerly waiting to see which team or athlete he supports before major competitions.
Social media reacts
Following Spain’s victory, social media platforms were flooded with reactions.
Many users joked that Argentina’s defeat was inevitable once Drake publicly backed them.
Others sympathized with the rapper over losing such a significant amount of money, while some noted that the loss would likely have little financial impact on one of the world’s highest-paid musicians.
Memes referencing the “Drake Curse” quickly began trending shortly after the final ended.
Another chapter in Drake’s betting story
Although Drake missed out on a potential $5.1 million payday, his latest wager has once again placed him at the center of global sporting conversations.
Whether viewed as coincidence or simply an amusing internet meme, the “Drake Curse” continues to capture the imagination of sports fans worldwide.
For now, Spain celebrates becoming 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, while Drake adds another multimillion-dollar loss to his growing list of memorable sports bets.
