Drake Secures $1 Million Following Canada’s Victory Over South Africa in World Cup
Canadian rapper Drake earned over $1 million following Canada’s 1-0 victory against South Africa in the World Cup.
Canadian rapper Drake has earned over $1 million following Canada’s 1-0 victory against South Africa in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match. The victory also resulted in his $770,000 bet yielding a payout of $1,001,000.
Drake posted a screenshot of his bet on Instagram prior to the kickoff, revealing his support for Canada’s qualification. He mentioned that the wager followed a conversation with South African DJ Black Coffee, stating, “@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM; I had to raise the STAKES.”
Canada clinched the victory in stoppage time as Stephen Eustáquio netted the sole goal of the match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The outcome propelled the co-hosts into the Round of 16 for the very first time in FIFA World Cup history.
For South Africa, the defeat marked the conclusion of a remarkable campaign. Bafana Bafana advanced to the knockout stage for the first time, securing second place in their group and qualifying for the expanded 2026 tournament, surpassing Nigeria in the process.
The team, under the guidance of Hugo Broos, showcased their skills during the group stage, highlighted by a 1-0 victory against South Korea that guaranteed their advancement to the last 32.
Drake has gained a reputation for making significant wagers on prominent sporting events. His most recent bet resulted in a payout of $1,001,000 following Canada’s triumph over South Africa.
