Mia Khalifa changes course and grows her fortune away from porn thanks to World Cup champion Spain

A $1 million gamble delivers a huge payout

Mia Khalifa has continued building a lucrative life far beyond the adult entertainment industry after collecting a reported $1.65 million payout from Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 Men’s World Cup final.

The 33-year-old attended Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium wearing a Lamine Yamal jersey and later shared evidence of an enormous wager on Spain to lift the trophy.

Khalifa reportedly staked $1 million at odds of 1.65. Spain’s 1–0 victory after extra time therefore returned $1.65 million, representing a profit of approximately $650,000 once her original stake was deducted.

She celebrated the successful gamble with a playful message that acknowledged her sudden attachment to the newly crowned champions.

“Believed and won big. So proud of my home country Spain (not a drop of Spanish blood in me),” Khalifa wrote.

How Mia Khalifa won $1.65 million

Spain and Argentina remained level throughout regulation before Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal during extra time.

The strike secured Spain’s second World Cup title and ensured Khalifa’s seven-figure bet was successful.

Her social media post included an image showing the $1 million stake and the potential $1.65 million return. Other photographs showed her arriving at the stadium and celebrating from the stands.

Khalifa had already made her position clear before the final. During the semifinals, she wore a Spain shirt before revealing a Paris-themed top underneath, suggesting she was prepared to support whichever team faced Argentina.

“Just know I was prepared to root against Argentina no matter what today,” she wrote at the time.

Building a career beyond the adult industry

Khalifa’s time in the adult film industry lasted only a few months in 2014, but the association has followed her throughout her public career.

She has since established a major social media presence, developed subscription-based content, and explored work connected to sports and entertainment.

Her World Cup wager underlined the scale of the wealth and audience she has built outside the industry that originally made her famous. Few people can casually place a $1 million bet, regardless of how confident they may feel about the outcome.

Spain’s victory didn’t make Khalifa $1.65 million richer in pure profit, but it did add roughly $650,000 to her fortune. Her adopted “home country” delivered exactly when she needed it most.