DRAKE CURSE STRIKES AGAIN: Rapper loses over ₦2 billion after backing Argentina against Spain in World Cup final
Canadian rapper Drake has once again fallen victim to his own infamous sports bad luck, losing a staggering $1.5 million (over ₦2 billion) bet after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
The Grammy-winning artiste had placed the massive wager through the betting platform Stake, backing the South American giants to lift the trophy on Sunday.
However, the “Drake Curse” proved unbreakable. Spain emerged victorious in a grueling encounter, scoring the decisive goal in extra time to claim the World Cup trophy and leave the rapper’s multimillion-dollar bet in tatters.
The legend of the ‘Drake Curse’ continues
The loss has reignited the long-running internet theory that any team, athlete, or country publicly supported by the Toronto-born megastar is doomed to defeat.
This latest setback is just one in a long line of high-profile betting disasters for Drake (born Aubrey Drake Graham). Earlier this year, he suffered another massive loss after backing former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor, who was subsequently defeated by Max Holloway.
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The phenomenon has become so legendary among sports fans that a dedicated tracking website, TheDrakeCurse.com, exists solely to document his ill-fated predictions and betting record.
While Drake processes yet another financial hit, the night belonged to the Europeans. Spain’s hard-fought victory over Argentina secured the country’s second FIFA World Cup title.
For Drake, who is renowned for flaunting his high-stakes gambles on social media, the tournament ends not with a celebration, but with another viral moment illustrating the perils of his endorsement.
