Nobody knows the exact amount Destiny Etiko would have won if Argentina had beaten Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final because she has not disclosed the betting odds, bookmaker or market she selected. Without those details, her potential payout cannot be calculated accurately.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. First Nigerian reports that the Nollywood actress revealed that she lost ₦5 million after backing Argentina to win the final, describing it as her first football bet.
The revelation quickly sparked curiosity online as many fans asked how much she would have won if Argentina had lifted the trophy. First Nigerian found that the available information is not enough to determine the exact figure.
Why Destiny Etiko’s Potential Winnings Cannot Be Calculated
Sports betting returns depend on the odds a bookmaker offers, the time a bettor places the wager and the betting market the bettor chooses. A bet on the outright World Cup winner, the match winner after 90 minutes, or a result including extra time can all carry different odds.
Because Etiko has not shared those details, nobody can calculate her potential winnings accurately.
For example, if a bettor staked ₦5 million at decimal odds of 2.50, the total return would have been ₦12.5 million, including the original stake, while the profit would have been ₦7.5 million. This is only an illustration and does not reflect the actress’s actual bet.
Following Spain’s victory, Etiko said the experience had convinced her to walk away from sports betting. She also suggested that the disappointment had taken away her desire to watch football.
