Drake ‘curse’ strikes again as rapper loses fortune on World Cup final bet

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20 Jul 2026 • 4:12 PM MYT
The Independent
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Drake ‘curse’ strikes again as rapper loses fortune on World Cup final bet

  • Canadian rapper Drake lost a $1.5 million bet after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the 2026 World Cup final.
  • This latest loss further fuels the “Drake curse”, a phenomenon where sports teams or athletes he backs often go on to lose.
  • The bet, placed through the betting site Stake, had a potential payout exceeding $5.1 million.
  • This football bet follows another recent loss, where Drake backed Conor McGregor to win his UFC bout against Max Holloway.
  • A dedicated website, TheDrakeCurse.com, has been created to document the rapper's sports betting history.

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