Drake wins $1 million bet on Canada’s World Cup victory over South Africa

Canadian rapper Drake placed a $770,000 (approximately N1 billion) wager on Canada to defeat South Africa in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The game ended 1‑0 after Stephen Eustáquio’s stoppage‑time goal, sending the co‑host nation Canada into the Round of 16 for the first time.

Drake posted a screenshot of the betting slip on Instagram, saying South African DJ Black Coffee had provoked the high‑stakes bet. The wager was made through the online platform Stake and generated a payout of $1,001,000, giving Drake a profit of about $231,000. The win adds to his history of large‑scale bets on major sporting events, including previous stakes on the 2022 World Cup final, NBA Finals, UFC bouts and the Stanley Cup.

The result eliminates South Africa from the tournament, concluding a campaign that had exceeded expectations for the African side. Drake’s successful bet attracted widespread social‑media attention and highlights his ongoing partnership with Stake, which has faced scrutiny and legal challenges over its operations.