Canadian rapper Drake places a reported $1.5 million wager backing Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain. Multiple outlets say the bet is placed through an online betting platform and that Drake’s wager favors Argentina to prevail in regulation time. The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium. The reports frame the decision as a high-profile vote of confidence for Argentina, which is described as the defending champion and making a second consecutive World Cup final. Argentina reaches the final after a dramatic semifinal win over England, with Lionel Messi credited with two assists in that match. Spain is the opponent in the final. The coverage also highlights the “Drake curse,” an internet superstition that suggests teams or athletes Drake publicly supports may go on to lose. While the sources note there is no factual curse, social media reaction centers on the idea that Argentina may have to overcome that narrative before claiming another World Cup title.