Canadian rapper Drake won a major bet after Canada defeated South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He placed a $770,000 wager on his home country to advance from the Round of 32 match.
Betting platform Stake confirmed the wager. Drake stood to receive a payout of $1,001,000 if Canada won. The match ended with a dramatic late goal that secured victory for Canada and eliminated South Africa from the tournament.
Canada scored the decisive goal in the closing minutes. The result sent Canada into the Round of 16. Drake’s successful prediction turned his high-stakes gamble into a win. The platform announced the outcome shortly after the final whistle.
Drake had publicly engaged with the bet. South African DJ Black Coffee reacted to the wager earlier. The two artists shared lighthearted exchanges on social media before the game. Drake tagged Black Coffee and encouraged him to bet on South Africa.
Drake maintained a history of large sports wagers. This latest success added to his profile as a high-profile bettor. Fans followed the match closely because of the celebrity involvement. The Canadian team celebrated the win as a historic moment in their World Cup campaign.
The Federal Government of Nigeria and other nations monitored the tournament. Drake’s win generated widespread discussion online. He did not issue an immediate public statement on the payout after the match.
