Canadian rapper Drake has wagered $1.5 million on Argentina to defeat Spain in Sunday's 2026 World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, a bet that would yield a payout of more than $5.1 million if Argentina lifts the trophy.
The stake was placed on the gambling platform Stake at odds of 3.45, with a potential return of $5,175,000.
Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor also entered a prominent wager, backing an exact scoreline of Argentina 3, Spain 2 with a €100,000 bet. The final between Argentina and Spain is scheduled for July 19, 2026, in New York.