Messiness Over Messi: $1.5M Bet On Argentina Reignites 'Curse' Comedy Online For World Cup Final

A high-stakes wager tied to Drake’s World Cup predictions has reignited online “Drake curse” talk ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. According to the report, Drake placed a $1.5 million bet on Argentina to defeat Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium, shared via an Instagram post on Friday that showed his official betting slip with Stake. The caption accompanied the screenshot, and the article notes the payout would be $5.175 million if Argentina won in regulation time. Argentina fans reacted intensely, referencing the long-running “Drake Curse,” described as a pattern where teams or fighters backed publicly by the rapper can struggle afterward. The piece cites Drake’s prior 2022 UFC bet, where Conor McGregor’s return ended after just over a minute due to a knee injury. It also says Drake’s 2022 World Cup wager on a 90-minute win technically failed despite Argentina winning on penalties after France’s late comeback. The article further mentions Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Meet the Grahams,” which includes claims about Drake’s spending and gambling.