Rapper Drake placed a $1.5 million wager on Argentina to defeat Spain within the 90 minutes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The bet was unsuccessful after the match ended in a draw during regulation time.
Match Outcome and Wager Details
Spain secured a 1-0 victory by scoring the decisive goal in extra time. Because the wager was specifically tied to the regulation time result, the stake did not pay out. The wager details were confirmed through a published screenshot.The odds for an Argentine victory stood at 3.45. A successful outcome would have generated a return of $5.17 million. Following the loss, online discussions regarding the so-called "Drake curse" have resurfaced across social platforms.