World Cup: Drake Places Massive Bet on Canada to Beat Bafana Bafana in Their Round of 32 Tie
- Popular music superstar Drake has placed a huge amount of money on Canada to beat South Africa in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32
- The Canadian rapper is known for placing bets on popular fixtures in Sports in general, and he tagged a South African in his post
- South Africans took to social media to share their opinions on Drake's actions on social media ahead of the World Cup clash
Canadian music superstar Drake has placed a massive $770,000 (approximately R13 million) wager on his home nation to defeat South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash scheduled to take place at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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The Grammy Award-winning rapper has developed a reputation among sports fans for the so-called "Drake curse," with several high-profile athletes and teams suffering defeats after receiving his backing in major bets.
Drake has visited South Africa only once, making a surprise appearance in Johannesburg in 2011.
Drake backs Canada against Bafana Bafana
Sunday's showdown is historic, with both Canada and South Africa reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time.
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Supporters from both nations have flooded social media with predictions ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, and Drake has now added his voice by putting significant money behind Canada's chances.
The Canadian star revealed he has staked $770,000 (around R13 million) on his country overcoming Bafana Bafana. If Canada progresses, the bet could return more than $1 million (roughly R17 million).
Sharing the betting slip online, Drake also tagged South African DJ Black Coffee, joking that the Grammy-winning producer had been "chirping in the DM" about the fixture.
"I had to raise the STAKES," the rapper wrote.
South Africans embrace the 'Drake curse'
Black Coffee responded with a playful challenge, writing: "How about we bet on you coming to SA when you lose, now that's a real bet!"
Drake's only performance in South Africa came in 2011, when he made a surprise appearance alongside Lil Wayne at the Castle Lite Feel the Beat event in Johannesburg.
Meanwhile, posters circulating on social media claiming Drake is set to return to South Africa have been dismissed as fake.
Several South African celebrities also reacted to the rapper's bet.
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Cassper Nyovest welcomed the wager, commenting: "We're taking this! Thank you for betting on Canada Iceman!! You just secured the win for us!"
DJ Tira also joined the conversation, posting: "Awusazi weDrake kodwa uzosazi," which translates to: "You don't know us yet, but you will."
Here is what South Africans are saying on social media about Drake's decision to place a huge bet on Canada.
Tineka Nunes wrote:
"Yohhhh!!!! Does anyone else remember the last time he bet against a South African?"
Obakeng Mabote commented:
"Drake always loses his bets. Congratulations to Bafana for making it into the round of 16 😁."
Naledi Cele Gangat reacted:
"We will remind him that one day he decided to come to South Africa. He will perform to an empty stadium. Alibambe lingashoni asibhenywa thina."
Kabelo Joel Tlhabela said:
"He will lose his money since Bafana will stop in the finals."
Vincent Mukwevho shared:
"All I can say is it won't be the 1st time Drake bet and loses millions in football as he always bet for the losing side 😅😂🤣."
Larry Barnes added:
"Things must be bad when you start beefing with Bafana and playing Hollywoodbets. Sorry, Aunty Drake, ekse."
Relebohile Mofokeng reacts emotionally after the win
Briefly News previously reported that Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng was a revelation, delivering a brilliant performance in his first start of the tournament.
He was not used in the opening match and came on as a substitute during the 1-1 draw against Czechia.
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