Canadian artist Drake recently saw a $1.5 million bet vanish after Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The musician utilized the Stake platform to place the high-stakes wager, expecting a payout exceeding $5.1 million had Argentina emerged victorious.
Spain secured the championship title by netting the winning goal during extra time. This outcome has revived speculation regarding the so-called Drake curse, a persistent online theory that teams or athletes supported by the rapper frequently face defeat. The loss is merely the latest in a string of failed sports wagers for the entertainer, who previously lost money backing fighter Conor McGregor in his match against Max Holloway.
The public interest in these repeated losses is such that a website now tracks his betting history. Despite his reputation for placing massive, high-profile bets on major sporting events, Drake’s recent decision to support Argentina resulted in a substantial financial loss as Spain claimed its second World Cup trophy.
