Canadian superstar rapper Drake has once again made headlines with his high-stakes sports betting, placing a massive $770,000 wager on his home country’s national team to defeat South Africa in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Grammy-winning artist, known for his passionate support of Canadian sports, shared the bet slip via social media platform Instagram prior to the match. Placed through the betting platform Stake, the wager carried a potential payout of $1,001,000. Drake referenced a playful exchange in the DMs with South African DJ and producer Black Coffee as motivation for raising the stakes.
In a thrilling knockout clash, Canada delivered a 1-0 victory over South Africa, securing advancement to the Round of 16 and turning Drake’s bold prediction into a lucrative win exceeding $1 million in total returns.
This latest betting success comes despite ongoing discussions about the so-called “Drake curse,” which fans often reference in relation to his high-profile wagers on sports teams. Drake, a proud Torontonian and frequent promoter of Canadian athletics, has a long history of public sports bets across NBA, NFL, and international soccer events.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, has seen strong performances from the Canadian squad, igniting national pride. Drake’s high-visibility support has added extra excitement to the tournament.
Fans and media worldwide reacted swiftly to the news, with many congratulating both Drake and the Canadian team while South African supporters expressed mixed emotions online.
Quotes from Drake’s Post: “@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM. I had to raise my stakes.” Drake has not issued an official statement following the win, but his social media activity continues to celebrate Canada’s historic progress in the competition.