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Rapper Drake Stakes $770,000 on Canada to Beat South Africa at 2026 World Cup
Drake has once again grabbed headlines after reportedly placing a $770,000 bet backing Canada national football team to defeat South Africa national football team in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash.
The high-profile wager quickly sparked widespread reactions across social media, with football fans debating both the size of the bet and Canada's chances of progressing in the tournament. Drake has become well known for making large public sports bets, attracting attention whenever he backs a team or athlete.
Canada ultimately justified the rapper's confidence by edging South Africa 1-0, securing a place in the Round of 16 of the tournament. The victory means Drake's gamble proved successful, adding another memorable chapter to his long history of headline-making sports wagers.
The bet also reignited online discussions about the so-called "Drake curse"—a popular internet joke suggesting that teams or athletes he supports often lose.
This time, however, Canada broke that narrative with a winning performance, leaving fans celebrating both the result and Drake's successful prediction.
