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.

Canadian rapper Drake has lost a $1.5 million wager after Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

The Grammy Award-winning artiste had backed Argentina to defeat Spain, placing the multimillion-dollar bet through betting platform Stake. A victory for the Albiceleste would have earned him a payout of more than $5.1 million.

Instead, Spain lifted the World Cup trophy after scoring the decisive goal in extra time, handing Drake another costly defeat on the betting scene.

The result has once again fuelled discussions surrounding the so-called "Drake Curse"—a popular internet theory claiming that teams and athletes publicly supported by the rapper often go on to lose.

The World Cup loss adds to Drake's growing list of unsuccessful sports bets. Earlier this year, he also lost a high-profile wager after backing former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor, who was defeated by Max Holloway.

The "Drake Curse" has become such a popular talking point among sports fans that a dedicated website, TheDrakeCurse.com, tracks the rapper's betting history and predictions.