Drake’s multimillion-dollar sports wagers have once again fueled the internet’s favorite superstition after the rapper lost a $1.5 million bet on Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final.
The Canadian superstar watched his latest high-profile prediction fall short Sunday when Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to capture the FIFA World Cup title. Drake had backed Argentina through a $1.5 million wager placed on Stake, a bet that would have returned more than $5.1 million had the defending champions lifted the trophy.
Instead, Spain’s victory handed Drake another expensive defeat and immediately reignited discussion surrounding the so-called “Drake Curse,” the viral theory that athletes and teams publicly supported by the Grammy-winning rapper are destined to lose. While the phrase remains an internet meme rather than a proven phenomenon, another headline-grabbing loss gave social media users fresh material.
Drake faced a setback at the World Cup just days after losing a $1 million bet on Conor McGregor. McGregor’s comeback fight against Max Holloway ended quickly due to a serious knee injury. The referee awarded Holloway a first-round technical knockout, extending Drake’s string of costly public betting losses.
Drake’s Curse Continues With $1.5 Million Loss To Argentina In FIFA World Cup Final
The back-to-back defeats quickly dominated social media, where fans joked that the “Drake Curse” had claimed two more victims in less than a week. The theory has become a recurring fixture in sports culture whenever Drake publicly shares a betting slip before a major event.
Despite the online narrative, Drake’s gambling history tells a more balanced story. The rapper has also collected several multimillion-dollar payouts on successful wagers, although those victories rarely generate the same attention as his losses.
Sports betting has become a defining part of Drake’s online persona, with the rapper regularly placing seven-figure wagers on championship games, title fights and other marquee sporting events. Each bet draws widespread attention before the competition begins.
Spain’s World Cup triumph added another chapter to that ongoing storyline. Whether viewed as coincidence or internet folklore, the “Drake Curse” continues to dominate conversation whenever 6 God’s publicly backs a favorite, ensuring his latest loss becomes another memorable entry in one of social media’s most enduring sports jokes.
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