Rapper Drake has placed a $1.5 million bet on Argentina, captained by Lionel Messi, to win the World Cup final. The bet slip, shared on Instagram, indicates a potential payout of $5.1 million if successful. This wager follows a similar bet Drake made in the 2022 World Cup, where he backed Argentina to win in 90 minutes, a bet that ultimately failed when the match proceeded to extra time against France.
This time, Drake's bet is specifically for Argentina to win within the standard 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Argentina faces a Spanish team led by 19-year-old Lamine Yamal in the final match, scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium.
Drake's history with sports betting includes several high-profile losses. In September 2025, he wagered $300,000 on Jannik Sinner to win the U.S. Open, but Sinner was defeated in the final. He also bet $200,000 on Jake Paul to defeat Anthony Joshua in December, a fight that ended with Joshua knocking Paul out. Additionally, Drake placed a $1 million bet on the Patriots to win the Super Bowl in February, but they lost to the Seahawks. More recently, he wagered $1 million on Conor McGregor to win at UFC 329, but Max Holloway secured a first-round TKO after McGregor sustained an injury. Sports betting content is available for individuals aged 21 and older.