Popular Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has decried her N5million loss after tipping Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain.

The actress shared her disappointment in a post on Instagram shortly after the match on Sunday, July 19, describing the experience as both financially painful and emotionally draining.

Expressing regret, Etiko said the tension of watching the game with so much money at stake left her overwhelmed.

Accompanied by crying and heartbreak emojis, she vowed never to try betting again and joked that she was done watching football altogether.

“First time betting and I lost. Will never try it again. My N5 million is gone. In fact, I’m done watching football. Anxiety almost killed me,” she wrote.

Her post quickly attracted reactions from fans and followers, with many sympathising with her loss, while others teased her over the unsuccessful prediction.

Some urged her to stay away from betting, while others defended Spain’s victory in the final.

The World Cup showdown between Spain and Argentina drew global attention and sparked heavy betting activity among football fans, including first-time participants such as the actress.