Drake has been keeping a close eye on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and decided to experience the final in person, arriving in New York City on Sunday, July 19, to watch the action unfold. The rapper placed a massive $1.5 million wager on Argentina defeating Spain, and at the time of writing, the match remained locked at 0-0.
If Argentina manages to score in the remaining minutes of regulation and secures the victory, the 6ix God could reportedly walk away with more than $5 million. However, if the match heads into extra time, his Stake wager would reportedly no longer stand. It’s a high-risk move, but one Drake appears willing to take for his passion for the sport.
Being in the stadium also gave Drake a front-row experience alongside a crowd packed with celebrities. Some of those stars even took the stage for performances, something that had been surrounded by rumors involving Drizzy for quite some time.
Post Malone, Swae Lee, and IShowSpeed kicked off the event with opening performances, while the halftime show featured appearances from Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy, and several other major acts.
Ironically, some of Drake’s biggest rivals were also present at the FIFA World Cup final. Jay-Z attended the match alongside Beyoncé, while A$AP Rocky also made an appearance with Rihanna.
Rocky even found himself at the center of a viral moment after a commentator mistakenly confused him with Pharrell, referring to the artist as “AKA Rocky.”
Both artists have been the subject of several diss tracks on ICEMAN, with each responding to the shots in their own way. While MetLife Stadium’s enormous size likely means they won’t cross paths, fans have still been quick to notice the interesting connections surrounding the event.
At the time of writing, the match has moved into extra time, meaning Drake will not be collecting his massive payout even if Argentina eventually secures the win. As the saying goes, you win some, you lose some.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been an unforgettable spectacle this summer, with fans from every corner of culture tuning in. Now, all eyes are on how the final moments of the tournament will unfold.
