- Drake has placed a $1.5 million bet on Argentina to defeat Spain within 90 minutes in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
- The wager could return more than $5.1 million if Lionel Messi’s side wins in regulation time.
- The bet has reignited discussion surrounding the famous “Drake Curse,” a long-running sports superstition tied to the rapper’s high-profile wagers.
Drake is once again making headlines ahead of one of the world’s biggest sporting events after placing a $1.5 million bet on Argentina to defeat Spain in regulation time during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
The Canadian rapper shared the wager through his partnership with Stake, joking about his betting history with the caption, “What’s that saying??? Better luck…”.
Rather than betting on Argentina simply to lift the trophy, Drake specifically chose the 90-minute match result, meaning his bet loses if the game goes to extra time or penalties—even if Argentina ultimately wins the World Cup.
A Familiar Bet on Argentina
This isn’t the first time Drake has backed Lionel Messi and Argentina on football’s biggest stage.
During the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final, Drake placed a similar wager on Argentina to win in regulation against France. Although Argentina eventually lifted the trophy after penalties, the match finished level after 90 minutes, causing Drake’s bet to lose.
He has now returned with virtually the same prediction, hoping Argentina can finish the job before extra time this time around.
If successful, the latest wager would reportedly return approximately $5.175 million.
The “Drake Curse” Returns
Drake’s public bets have helped create one of sports’ most famous internet superstitions—the “Drake Curse.”
The phrase refers to the belief that athletes or teams publicly supported by Drake often go on to lose important competitions.
Over the years, fans have linked the so-called curse to numerous high-profile defeats involving athletes and teams Drake has backed, even though there is no evidence that his wagers have any impact on actual sporting results.
The superstition has simply become part of internet culture, with every major Drake bet generating renewed debate.
A History of High-Stakes Gambling
Drake has built a reputation for placing multi-million-dollar wagers across football, basketball, UFC, cricket, and other major sporting events.
Reports suggest he has placed tens of millions of dollars in public bets over the years, producing both massive wins and equally notable losses.
Among his more successful wagers was a winning bet on Canada during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while some of his biggest defeats have come in soccer, the NFL, and UFC events.
Because many wagers are placed through his promotional partnership with Stake, some observers have questioned how much of the betting capital comes directly from Drake versus promotional arrangements.
All Eyes on the World Cup Final
With Argentina and Spain preparing to battle for the biggest prize in football, Drake’s latest wager has added another storyline to an already highly anticipated final.
Whether Argentina wins comfortably, the match goes to extra time, or Spain spoils the prediction, the outcome is almost certain to fuel another round of discussion about the “Drake Curse.”
For football fans, however, the biggest question remains the same: can Argentina deliver victory within 90 minutes—and finally give Drake one of his most talked-about betting wins?
