New York, July 19 -- Canadian rapper Drake has once again found himself at the centre of sporting conversation after reportedly placing a USD 1.5 million wager on Argentina to defeat Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

The high-profile bet has reignited discussion around the long-running "Drake curse", a superstition that claims teams and athletes publicly backed by the music star often suffer disappointing results.

According to publication Marca, Drake has backed Argentina to win the final in regulation time, rather than the broader "to lift the trophy" market that includes extra time and penalties. If Lionel Messi's side secures victory within the standard 90 minutes, the rapper is set to receive a total payout of USD 5.175 millio...