Drake nets over R18m after Canada beat Bafana Bafana in World Cup upset

According to IOL, Canadian rap superstar Drake has landed a seven-figure payout after Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cashing in a high-stakes wager placed before the Round of 32 match.

Big bet, big payout

According to IOL, Drake revealed on Instagram that he placed a $770,000 bet through Stake on Canada to defeat Bafana Bafana. The wager carried a total payout of $1,001,000 if Canada advanced.

According to IOL, with Canada’s victory, the Grammy-winning artist walked away with the seven-figure payout, reporting an estimated profit of $231,000 after deducting his original stake.

Who nudged the wager?

According to IOL, Drake said South African DJ Black Coffee helped prompt the high-stakes bet, posting a screenshot of the betting slip with the message:

“@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM. I had to raise the STAKES,”

Reaction and context

According to IOL, the bet became a talking point on social media, with South African fans referencing the so‑called “Drake Curse” an internet superstition about athletes and teams backed by the rapper often losing. In this instance, the superstition did not hold, as Canada advanced to the Round of 16.

According to IOL, the wager is part of Drake’s ongoing, high-profile partnership with Stake; the rapper has frequently placed large bets on major sporting events and shared the results with his followers.

What happened on the pitch

According to IOL, Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to secure their place in the next round of the tournament.