The rapper welcomed Portugal’s soccer star during the FIFA World Cup in Toronto
One of the biggest moments off the pitch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came courtesy of Drake and Cristiano Ronaldo, who delighted fans with a lighthearted social media exchange following Portugal’s latest victory.
After Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in Toronto to advance to the Round of 16, the global soccer icon and the Grammy-winning rapper posed for a selfie that quickly gained attention online. While Ronaldo thanked Drake for welcoming the Portuguese team to Canada, the rapper focused on something else entirely, joking that the pair were exactly the same height.
A selfie sparked plenty of laughs
Following Portugal’s win on July 2, Ronaldo shared a photo with Drake on his Instagram Stories and thanked the rapper for hosting the team in his home country.
Drake later reposted the image with a humorous caption insisting he and Ronaldo were the same height, despite the soccer legend standing noticeably taller. The playful comment quickly became a favorite among fans following the tournament. The exchange highlighted the friendly relationship between the two international stars as World Cup excitement continues to build across Canada.
Drake joined the World Cup celebrations in Toronto
The rapper was among several high-profile Canadian celebrities attending the match at Toronto Stadium.
During the game, cameras captured Drake on the stadium’s video board celebrating after Ronaldo scored for Portugal. His appearance drew cheers from fans inside the venue, adding another memorable moment to one of Toronto’s biggest sporting events.
Singer Nelly Furtado, NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, rising singer Sofia Camara and hockey prospect Gavin McKenna were also in attendance for the match.
Portugal’s victory sends the team forward
Portugal secured its place in the knockout stage after defeating Croatia 2-1.
- Ronaldo opened the scoring for Portugal during the match.
- Gonçalo Ramos later netted the winning goal, sealing the victory and sending Portugal into the Round of 16.
Following the match, Ramos’ wife also met Drake and asked the rapper to autograph a Portugal jersey, which he happily signed before posing for a photo.
The rapper continues enjoying the tournament
Drake has remained one of the most visible celebrity supporters throughout the FIFA World Cup, frequently attending matches and sharing moments with players. He also revealed that Ronaldo signed a Portugal jersey for his son, Adonis, adding another personal highlight to the memorable evening.
Beyond the action inside the stadium, Drake has also attracted attention for his World Cup sports wagers, recently celebrating a successful $1 million bet after Canada advanced to the Round of 16.
As the tournament heads into the knockout rounds, fans can likely expect more appearances from the Toronto native as his home country continues hosting some of soccer’s biggest stars.