Canadian rapper Drake has lost a $1.5 million bet after Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
The Grammy-winning artist had backed Argentina to defeat Spain, placing the multimillion-dollar wager through betting platform Stake. Had Argentina won the final, Drake would have received a payout of more than $5.1 million.
Instead, Spain secured the World Cup title with the only goal of the match in extra time, handing Argentina a narrow defeat and leaving Drake's latest high-profile sports bet unsuccessful.
The loss has reignited online discussions about the so-called "Drake Curse," a popular superstition among sports fans who believe teams or athletes backed by the rapper often go on to lose.