Spain beat Argentina 1-0 and Drake loses $1.5m (Getty Images)Drake's reputation for high-stakes sports betting has taken another hit after the FIFA World Cup final ended in yet another costly defeat for the Canadian rapper. The 39-year-old placed a $1.5 million wager on Argentina to beat Spain, with the bet carrying a potential payout of more than $5.1 million. Instead, Spain edged the final 1-0 after extra time, leaving Drake empty-handed and reviving the long-running conversation around the so-called "Drake curse." For fans who closely follow his betting history, the latest result felt less like a surprise and more like another entry in an ever-growing list.Why are fans talking about the Drake curse after the World Cup final?Drake has never hidden his love for betting on major sporting events. From the Super Bowl to the NBA Finals, he has repeatedly placed eye-catching wagers, often sharing them publicly. The World Cup final proved no different.Before kickoff, Drake backed Argentina with a seven-figure bet, believing Lionel Messi's side would overcome Spain. But Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time, guiding Spain to their second World Cup title and handing Drake another expensive defeat.The result quickly reignited discussion around the "Drake curse," a superstition that has grown over several years. Fans have noticed a recurring pattern where teams or athletes publicly supported by Drake, whether through photographs, endorsements or betting slips, often end up losing. While there is no evidence that his support influences results, the trend has become one of sport's most talked-about internet myths.The phenomenon has become so popular that TheDrakeCurse.com tracks his betting history and records the outcomes. Among the most famous examples is the Golden State Warriors' collapse in the 2016 NBA Finals after taking a 3-1 lead. Boxer Anthony Joshua is another name often linked to the superstition after posing for a picture with Drake in 2018 before suffering a shock loss to Andy Ruiz Jr.More recently, Drake has endured unsuccessful bets involving Conor McGregor, Max Holloway and Argentina's 2022 World Cup final victory over France, when he predicted they would win inside 90 minutes.His latest loss also came only days after another reported setback, with Drake allegedly dropping $1 million after backing Irish MMA star Conor McGregor in a separate fight.Despite the betting disappointments, Drake continues to dominate headlines outside sport. Born Aubrey Drake Graham, he remains one of the biggest names in global music. Earlier this year, he surprised fans by releasing three albums at once: Iceman, Maid Of Honour and Habibti. The release helped Iceman become his seventh UK No. 1 album. He has also remained in the spotlight following his highly publicized rivalry with Kendrick Lamar, whose diss track Not Like Us became one of last year's biggest hits.