Canadian music superstar Drake is once again making headlines for the wrong reasons after losing a staggering $1.5 million sports bet following Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The latest setback has reignited the long-running internet phenomenon known as the “Drake Curse,” with fans claiming the rapper’s public support often brings bad luck to teams and athletes.
Before Sunday’s highly anticipated final, Drake confidently backed defending champions Argentina to defeat Spain. The Grammy-winning rapper reportedly placed a $1.5 million wager through betting platform Stake, hoping to turn it into an impressive $5.1 million payout.
However, the gamble quickly fell apart as Spain edged Argentina 1-0 to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy, leaving Drake with another expensive betting loss.
The result immediately sparked a flood of reactions across social media, with football fans joking that Argentina had become the latest victim of the infamous “Drake Curse.” The viral theory, which has circulated online for years, suggests that athletes and teams publicly supported by Drake often end up losing crucial matches.
This is far from the first time the Canadian rapper has found himself on the losing side of a major sporting event. Earlier this year, Drake also suffered a costly defeat after placing his money on former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor, who failed to deliver victory against Max Holloway.
His growing list of unsuccessful predictions has become so popular that fans even created a dedicated website, TheDrakeCurse.com, to monitor his sports wagers and betting record.
Despite the jokes and online memes, Drake continues to place high-profile bets on major sporting events, keeping fans entertained almost as much as the games themselves.
With another costly prediction added to his record, many football lovers are already wondering which team Drake will back next—and whether they should be worried if he chooses their side.
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