The infamous “Drake curse” has claimed another high-profile victim. Canadian superstar Drake suffered a staggering $1.5 million financial blow after Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Ahead of the marquee showdown, the Grammy-winning artist shared a high-stakes betting slip via Stake, wagering $1.5 million on Lionel Messi’s Argentina to settle the score in regulation time. Had the bet hit, Drake was poised to rake in a payout exceeding $5.1 million.
Instead, Luis de la Fuente’s resilient Spanish side weathered a fierce defensive battle. Despite a heroic 11-save performance from Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez and playing out regulation scoreless, La Roja broke through in extra time. Substitute Ferran Torres delivered the decisive blow in the 106th minute, firing home from close range to secure Spain’s second World Cup title and first since 2010.
The defeat compounded a miserable evening for the defending champions, who also saw Enzo Fernández sent off late in the second half following a second yellow card.
While soccer fans in Spain celebrated a historic triumph—cementing their status as the only nation to successfully pair European Championship and World Cup dominance in modern cycles—social media lightened up with renewed chatter over the legendary “Drake curse.” The superstition suggests that teams or athletes publicizing the rapper’s backing are doomed to falter. Despite a rare win during Argentina’s 2022 World Cup run in Qatar, Drake’s latest multimillion-dollar gamble proves that sports betting remains as unpredictable as ever.
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