Monday, July 20, 2026 - Canadian rapper Drake has once again found himself at the center of the infamous "Drake curse" after losing a $1.5 million bet following Spain's victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Ahead of Sunday's showpiece at MetLife Stadium in New
Jersey, Drake shared a betting slip showing he had wagered $1.5 million on
Lionel Messi's Argentina to defeat Spain in regulation time. Had the bet come
through, Drake stood to collect a payout of more than $5.1 million.
Sadly for him, Spain emerged victorious, with Ferran Torres
scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time to secure a 1-0 win
and hand La Roja their second FIFA World Cup title. The result also ended
Argentina's hopes of successfully defending the trophy.
The defeat immediately reignited talk of the "Drake
curse," a long-running fan theory suggesting that teams, athletes or
celebrities backed by the Canadian superstar often go on to lose.
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