Mia Khalifa wins $1.65 million on Spain World Cup victory

Media personality Mia Khalifa won a substantial payout after a successful $1 million bet on Spain to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. The final, held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, saw Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal.

Khalifa, whose real name is Sarah Joe Chamoun, shared a screenshot of her winning betting slip on social media, revealing a total payout of $1.65 million, representing a $650,000 profit. In her posts, she wrote, "Believed and won big. So proud of my home country Spain, not a drop of Spanish blood in me." She also thanked the betting platform 1win, with which she has a promotional partnership.

The 33-year-old influencer attended the final wearing a Spain jersey bearing the name of Barcelona player Lamine Yamal. She had been a vocal supporter of Spain throughout the tournament and was openly rooting against Argentina. In a recent interview, she stated, "I'm rooting against Argentina solely for the love of the game of hating."

Her high-stakes gamble contrasted with another celebrity loss, as Canadian rapper Drake reportedly lost $1.5 million after betting on...