World Cup 2026: Rapper Drake Wins N1.3 Billion After Staking On Canada To Beat South Africa
Retold by Oddsrama · 29 June 2026
Drake hit the jackpot at the 2026 World Cup after backing Canada to upset South Africa in their Round of 32 tie. The Grammy-winning artist threw down $770,000 on the Stake platform and watched his bet land when Canada secured a 1-0 victory courtesy of Stephen Eustáquio's late stoppage-time strike at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The Canadian co-hosts progressed to the knockout rounds for the first time in the tournament's history, and Drake collected a total payout of just over $1 million—banking roughly $231,000 profit on the wager.
What made the bet even sweeter was the backstory. Drake revealed on Instagram that South African DJ Black Coffee had fired some playful trash talk his way, sparking the wager. It's vintage Drake: not only placing monster bets on sporting events but weaponizing them as entertainment. The Canadian rapper has become synonymous with high-stakes gambling through Stake, regularly posting six and seven-figure wagers to his massive following, turning sports betting into content.
However, Drake's track record tells a more cautious tale for bettors watching his moves. He famously staked $1.25 million on Argentina to beat France in the 2022 World Cup final—only to watch his bet go down when the match ended in a draw before Argentina won on penalties. He also dropped $500,000 on the Edmonton Oilers to claim the 2024 Stanley Cup, a slip that saw the Florida Panthers lift the trophy instead. Across UFC, boxing, NBA, and NFL events, Drake's portfolio reads like a lesson in variance: massive plays, mixed returns. This Canada victory marks a rare win in his recent betting adventures, though it's a reminder that even celebrity stakes with massive bankrolls don't guarantee success.
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