Published July 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET · Updated July 18, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Drake places $1.5 million bet on Messi and Argentina to win World Cup
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Musician Drake has placed a $1.5 million wager on Lionel Messi and Argentina to win the World Cup final. Argentina is scheduled to play against Spain in the final match.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 8 hr ago, when Time reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 5 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
