World Cup: Drake Places N1 Billion Bet on Canada to Beat South Africa

Canadian rapper Drake has wagered $770,000—more than N1 billion—on Canada to beat South Africa in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match.

He announced the bet on social media, explaining that a message from South African DJ Black Coffee prompted him to increase his stake.

“@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM. I had to raise my stakes,” Drake wrote.

The Grammy‑winning artist posted the bet details, noting that it was placed via Stake and that the $770,000 stake could yield a payout of $1,001,000 if Canada wins.

The high‑profile wager has drawn additional attention to the Round of 32 match, prompting reactions from fans in both nations who noted Drake’s confidence in Canada.

The match is among the most anticipated knockout fixtures, as the victor will progress to the Round of 16.

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