Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCanadian rapper Drake lost a $1.5 million bet after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the 2026 World Cup final. This latest loss further fuels the “Drake curse”, a phenomenon where sports teams or athletes he backs often go on to lose. The bet, placed through the betting site Stake, had a potential payout exceeding $5.1 million. This football bet follows another recent loss, where Drake backed Conor McGregor to win his UFC bout against Max Holloway. A dedicated website, TheDrakeCurse.com, has been created to document the rapper's sports betting history. In fullDrake ‘curse’ continues as rapper loses £1.1m on World Cup final betMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Rap superstar Drake has placed a $1.5 million bet in USDT on Argentina to beat Spain in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final.

Argentina will face Spain in the 2026 Fifa World Cup final on Sunday - but betting fans are now convinced the European nation will win thanks to a bet placed by Canadian rap star…