Trophy Canadian rapper Drake has lost a $1.5 million bet after Argentina were defeated 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The Grammy-winning artiste had backed Argentina to beat Spain in Sunday’s final, placing the multimillion-dollar wager through betting platform Stake. Had Argentina won, the bet would have returned more than $5.1 million. Instead, Spain claimed the World Cup title after scoring the decisive goal in extra time, leaving Drake’s latest high-profile gamble unsuccessful. So This Happened (129) reviews man who killed father over chicken, Ugandan... The loss has once again reignited discussion surrounding the so-called “Drake curse” — a popular internet theory suggesting that teams and athletes publicly backed by the rapper often go on to lose. Related News VIDEO: Spain return home to hero’s welcome after world cup triumph Spain replace Argentina as world No. 1 in latest FIFA rankings, Nigeria at 26th 2026 World Cup had zero major security incidents in US — FBI The latest setback adds to Drake’s growing list of unsuccessful sports wagers. Earlier this year, he also lost a bet after backing former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor, who was defeated by Max Holloway. The “Drake curse” has become so widely discussed that fans have created a website, TheDrakeCurse.com, dedicated to tracking the rapper’s sports predictions and betting record. July 20, 2026
