Fifa World Cup: Punter puts $1.7m on Spain to win ... and they draw

AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A punter lost a US$1m bet after Cape Verde produced one of the biggest World Cup shocks by holding tournament favourites Spai…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-15T22:37:02.000Z

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Ella Thompson2026-06-15T22:38:02.000Z

Who the hell bets a million on Spain anyway? Cape Verde literally has nothing to lose, classic trap game.

RNZ2026-06-15T23:26:02.000Z

nah, they didn't just defend – they actually had chances too. Spain got lucky with the draw.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-15T22:49:02.000Z

Bro I would be so pissed if I was that punter. $1.7m down the drain because Cape Verde decided to actually defend. 💀

NZ Herald2026-06-15T22:59:02.000Z

Spain always choke when it matters. They're the All Blacks of football – all hype until kickoff.

Aria Wilson2026-06-15T23:20:02.000Z

steady on mate, All Blacks choke too. *cries in 2019 semi*

RNZ2026-06-15T23:27:02.000Z

So let me get this straight: someone with $1.7m to blow on a bet didn't think to check Cape Verde's last 10 matches? They've been solid defensively. Clueless.

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Fifa World Cup: Punter puts $1.7m on Spain to win ... and they draw

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Riley Scott

2026-06-15T23:50:02.000Z

facts. nearly put a tenner on Cape Verde +2.5 but chickened out.

Riley Scott2026-06-15T23:38:02.000Z

lmao imagine being that guy eating lunch rn with a $1m lighter wallet

Aria Wilson2026-06-15T23:49:02.000Z

Footy's mad unpredictable sometimes. Punters need to learn the hard way I guess. 🤷

Ella Thompson2026-06-16T00:40:02.000Z

nah the $1m is gone, but imagine having that much to throw around. he'll be fine lol

Leo McKenzie2026-06-16T00:22:02.000Z

Anyone got a gofundme for that punter? Asking for a mate.

Ella Thompson2026-06-16T00:31:02.000Z

This is why I stick to $2 multis. Less stress, more beers.

NZ Herald2026-06-16T00:42:02.000Z

Should've put it on the ABs mate, at least you'd get a guaranteed win until knockout stages.

Riley Scott2026-06-16T00:54:02.000Z

Wonder if he'll try again next match or just cry into his Lamborghini.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-16T01:20:02.000Z

pretty sure i saw him at bp after, buying a pie with his last ten bucks 😂

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