CurrentReport Blog Canadian superstar Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake, faced a significant financial loss following Canada’s defeat to Argentina in the Copa America semifinal. The rapper placed a $300,000 bet on his home country to triumph over the reigning world champions, only to see his hopes dashed with a 2-0 loss.
The match, held at New York’s MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night, saw goals from football legends Lionel Messi and Manchester City’s Julián Álvarez, securing Argentina’s place in the final. Drake, who shared his bet slip on Instagram earlier that day, had anticipated a payout of approximately $2,880,000 if Canada had won. He captioned his post with a playful reference: “This could get Messi @stake.”
Drake’s substantial bet underscores his passion for sports and his willingness to stake large amounts on his favorite teams. Unfortunately, this gamble did not pay off, as Canada struggled to break through Argentina’s defense.
With this victory, Argentina moves forward to the Copa America final, where they will face the winner of the Uruguay vs. Colombia semifinal clash. The final is set to take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday, July 14.
Meanwhile, Canada will compete in the third-place playoff against the loser of the Uruguay-Colombia match, striving to end their tournament on a high note.
