Drake Bets $1.5M on Argentina to Win World Cup Final

Canadian rapper Drake has made headlines by placing a $1.5 million bet on Argentina to defeat Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, scheduled for Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. If Argentina wins within regular time, Drake expects to receive a payout of $5 million.

This wager has reignited discussions surrounding the "Drake curse," a belief among sports fans that teams supported by Drake often face disappointing outcomes. Despite this, Drake has a history of making significant bets on major sporting events, including a reported $1 million wager on Arsenal in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League final, which they lost to Paris Saint-Germain.

Argentina, the defending champions from the 2022 World Cup, aim to secure their title against a strong Spanish side, which has shown impressive performances throughout the tournament.