Brazil's World Cup exit triggers betting refunds and multimillion-dollar losses

Brazil was eliminated 2‑1 by Norway in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States, on 5 June. Following the upset, betting operator Superbet announced it would void long‑term wagers that had Brazil as the tournament winner, offering refunds to those bets. American rapper DJ Khaled had placed a US$500,000 (about R$2.5 million) bet on Brazil to win the title. The loss of his stake means he missed a potential US$5 million payout had Brazil advanced and claimed the championship.