Drake Loses $1.5M Bet as Spain Defeats Argentina

Canadian rapper Drake lost a $1.5 million bet on Argentina during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where Spain triumphed with a score of 1-0. The match concluded with Spain claiming the World Cup title after scoring the decisive goal in extra time.

Drake had placed the multimillion-dollar wager on the betting platform Stake, expecting a return of $5.1 million had Argentina won. This latest setback has reignited discussions surrounding the "Drake Curse," a popular internet theory suggesting that teams publicly backed by Drake often face defeat.

Earlier in the year, Drake also lost a bet on former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor's defeat to Max Holloway. Born Aubrei Drake Graham, he is known for placing high-stakes bets on major sporting events, which frequently attract attention on social media.

Spain's victory secured the country's second FIFA World Cup title, marking another disappointing outcome for Drake's betting endeavors.