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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Sport
Audrey Liza M. Nolasco

Drake's 'Curse' Strikes Again! Rapper Loses £1.1m in Brutal World Cup Final Bet

Drake's £1.1 million World Cup final wager ended in heartbreak as Spain's victory reignited the internet's long-running 'Drake curse' meme. (Credit: Sundae Conversation YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT)

The infamous 'Drake curse' appears to have struck with brutal precision once again, as Canadian superstar Aubrey 'Drake' Graham watched his £1.1 million 2026 FIFA World Cup final bet vanish in the dying moments of the match.

The rapper, who placed a high-stakes wager on Argentina to defeat Spain via the crypto-betting platform Stake, saw his potential £3.8 million ($5.1 million) payout evaporate when Spain secured a 1-0 victory in extra time. This latest financial blow has ignited a firestorm of speculation across social media, where fans and detractors alike are reviving the long-standing sports superstition that suggests any team or athlete backed by the musician is destined for defeat.

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