Canadian rapper Drake has won more than $1 million after successfully betting on Canada’s 1-0 victory over South Africa in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32...
Canadian rapper Drake has won more than $1 million after successfully betting on Canada’s 1-0 victory over South Africa in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Sunday. The Toronto-born musician placed a $770,000 wager on Canada to win, earning a total payout of $1,001,000 following the result.
The wager, which was worth more than N1 billion, carried a potential payout of $1,001,000. Canada’s victory meant Drake secured a profit of about $231,000 after his team progressed to the next stage of the tournament. The rapper shared details of the bet with his followers before the match kicked off.
Ahead of the game, Drake revealed on his Instagram account that the wager was influenced by a message from South African DJ Black Coffee. Sharing a screenshot of the betting slip, the rapper wrote, “@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM I had to raise the STAKES.” The post quickly attracted attention as football fans waited to see the outcome of the match.
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The World Cup encounter ended with Canada defeating South Africa 1-0 in a closely contested match. The victory secured Canada’s place in the Round of 16 and marked another milestone for the co-host nation during the tournament. The win also made Drake’s high-profile bet successful.
South Africa’s defeat brought an end to the country’s most successful FIFA World Cup campaign. Bafana Bafana reached the knockout stage for the first time after finishing runners-up in Group A. The team qualified for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Nigeria and produced several strong performances during the group stage.
The side coached by Hugo Broos impressed by recording an important 1-0 victory over South Korea, a result that secured progression from a group that also included co-hosts Mexico and Czechia. Advancing to the Round of 32 represented a historic achievement for the South African national team.
However, South Africa’s campaign came to an end at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The match remained level until second-half stoppage time when Canada found the breakthrough. Midfielder Stephen Eustáquio scored with a volley to give the hosts a 1-0 victory and send them through to the Round of 16.
Canada’s victory was also historic for the national team. The result secured the country’s first-ever qualification for the Round of 16 at a FIFA World Cup. Playing in front of home supporters, the co-host nation continued its tournament with a memorable win over South Africa.
Drake has become well known for placing large public bets on major sporting events. Over the years, he has wagered on the NBA Finals, UFC championship fights, boxing matches and leading football competitions. His sports betting activity is regularly shared on social media and often attracts global attention before major events.
His latest wager ended in success after Canada defeated South Africa in the Round of 32. By staking $770,000, Drake received a total payout of $1,001,000, earning a profit of about $231,000. While the victory extended Canada’s World Cup journey, it also brought an end to South Africa’s best-ever performance at the FIFA World Cup.
