Rap superstar Drake has placed a $1.5 million bet in USDT on Argentina to defeat Spain in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, a wager that could pay out roughly $5.175 million if Lionel Messi's team wins in regulation or extra time. The bet was placed through Stake, the crypto betting platform with which Drake has a partnership.
The high-profile wager highlights the growing intersection of celebrity culture, stablecoins, and online sports betting. USDT, the world's largest stablecoin by market capitalization, reached a record supply of $160 billion in the second quarter of 2026. In July 2026, its market cap briefly surpassed that of Ethereum during a sharp crypto market sell-off, underscoring its expanding role as a settlement asset in digital transactions.
Stake, the platform used for the bet, has built a business valued at $4.7 billion despite operating in jurisdictions where it faces regulatory restrictions. The company's ability to attract celebrity partners like Drake has contributed to its visibility, even as it navigates legal challenges in markets such as the United Kingdom and the United States.
Odds for the Argentina-Spain final are available from multiple sportsbooks, though specific implied probabilities were not disclosed in the available evidence. The bet's structure—paying out only if Argentina wins in regulation or extra time—means Drake risks losing the full $1.5 million USDT if the match ends in a draw after extra time or if Spain prevails.