Drake Loses $1.5 Million Betting on Argentina as Spain Wins 2026 World Cup Final
Canadian-Jewish rapper Drake, known for his unsuccessful sports bets, suffered another major loss by wagering $1.5 million on Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup final in regular time. The bet could have earned him $5.1 million, but Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after dominating the match and preventing any real scoring chances. This loss adds to Drake's reputation for poor sports betting, often referred to as the "Drake curse," where teams or players he bets on tend to lose.
Drake, who grew up in Toronto's Jewish community and celebrated his bar mitzvah at age 31, had placed his bet on Argentina led by Lionel Messi, considered one of the greatest players ever. Despite this, the outcome was unfavorable once again. Drake has previously faced criticism from the Jewish community for his silence on the Israel-Hamas conflict, only signing a ceasefire petition after public pressure, a move that sparked further debate. His father, Dennis Graham, defended him by highlighting the difficulty of taking sides publicly.
The final disappointed Argentina fans worldwide as Spain controlled the game from start to finish. Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made several saves but could not stop the decisive goal scored in extra time. Argentine supporter and singer Avi Avaromi expressed heartbreak on Instagram, reflecting the feelings of many fans who hoped to see Argentina win another trophy and Messi add to his legendary career.
For Drake, the $1.5 million loss is significant financially but is just another episode in his ongoing saga of betting misfortunes known as the "Drake curse."
