What Happens If Drake's $770K Canada World Cup Bet Wins Over South Africa?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage has its first celebrity twist. Drake bet in FIFA World Cup fashion has gone viral after the Canadian rapper staked a staggering $770,000 on his home nation to defeat South Africa in the Round of 32. The Drake Canada vs South Africa bet, placed through betting platform Stake, has set the internet ablaze as Canada looks to make history at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, on June 28.

What Triggered the Mega Wager?

Drake revealed the wager on social media, saying he was motivated by a message from South African DJ Black Coffee, writing, "@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM. I had to raise my stakes."

What Does Drake Win If Canada Beat South Africa?

The Drake bet in FIFA World Cup shows a stake of $770,000 with a potential payout of $1,001,000 if Canada defeats South Africa, meaning the Toronto-born star stands to pocket over $231,000 in pure profit. Not bad for 90 minutes of football.

Can Canada Actually Pull It Off?

The odds are firmly in Drake's favour. Canada are the -310 favourites to advance, with Jonathan David, who has already scored a hat-trick against Qatar, priced at +190 as the likeliest scorer. Canada beat nine-man Qatar 6-0 for their first-ever World Cup win, though they lost 2-1 to Switzerland in the final group stage game. South Africa, meanwhile, finished second in Group A behind Mexico, beating South Korea 1-0 in their final match. Critically, this will be the first World Cup knockout stage game for both nations.

Drake's Infamous Curse, Will It Strike Again?

Drake's betting record is notoriously rocky. The rapper has previously lost high-profile sporting wagers, making his Drake Canada vs South Africa bet as much a talking point about the so-called "Drake Curse" as it is about football itself.