Canadian rapper Drake has secured a $1.001 million payout after Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in their Round of 32 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Grammy-winning artiste had placed a $770,000 wager—estimated at about ₦1.07 billion—on his home country to advance to the next stage of the tournament. The successful bet earned him a profit of about $231,000, with the total payout including his original stake.
Betting platform Stake confirmed the outcome after Canada’s victory sent the team into the next round of the competition.
Before the match, Drake revealed that the wager was partly inspired by a playful direct-message exchange with South African DJ Black Coffee.”#realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM. I had to raise my stakes,” the rapper wrote while sharing details of the bet.
Drake has built a reputation for placing high-profile sports wagers through Stake, frequently betting on major sporting events, including the NFL, NBA, UFC and international football tournaments.
His betting history has featured both significant wins and costly losses, but his latest World Cup prediction proved successful as Canada edged South Africa to keep their tournament campaign alive.
