Canadian rapper places massive bet on his home country's Round of 32 clash, attracting widespread attention ahead of the knockout encounter.
Canadian rapper Drake has once again grabbed headlines after placing a massive sports bet worth approximately 770,000 dollars (about ₦1.07 billion) on Canada to defeat South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash.
The Grammy-winning artiste, known for making high-profile sports wagers, backed his home country to secure victory in the knockout fixture, adding another multimillion-naira bet to his growing list of sporting predictions.
Drake's latest gamble has generated widespread reactions across social media, with football fans debating Canada's chances and joking about the rapper's well-known "Drake Curse"—a popular superstition suggesting that teams or athletes he publicly supports often go on to lose.
The wager underscores Drake's continued passion for sports betting, having previously placed substantial bets on football, basketball, mixed martial arts and American football events.
The Canada versus South Africa encounter was one of the standout fixtures in the Round of 32, with supporters of both nations eagerly anticipating the outcome as the race for World Cup glory intensified.
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