The rapper had placed a $1.5 million wager on Argentina to defeat Spain in the tournament’s final, with the bet reportedly set to earn him about $5.1 million if his prediction proved correct.
However, Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday, ending Drake’s hopes of a major payout and extending his growing list of unsuccessful sports bets.
Before the final, Drake publicly backed Argentina as his preferred winner, but the result once again triggered reactions from fans who pointed to the long-running online belief that teams and athletes supported by the singer often suffer defeats.
The so-called “Drake curse” has become a viral sports phenomenon, with internet users frequently linking some of the musician’s public endorsements to unexpected losses by the teams or individuals involved.
Drake’s latest setback comes after another high-profile betting loss earlier this year when he backed former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor in a fight against Max Holloway. McGregor’s defeat added to the singer’s growing record of unsuccessful sports predictions.
Following the latest loss, fans have continued to track Drake’s betting history, with some even creating TheDrakeCurse.com, a website dedicated to monitoring his sports predictions and wagering outcomes.
Despite the repeated losses, Drake remains one of the most prominent celebrity figures involved in sports betting, frequently sharing his picks and high-value wagers with his millions of followers.