Joan Capdevila arrives in U.S. for World Cup final
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has arrived in the United States to attend the World Cup final on July 19, 2026. This marks his first visit after being denied travel authorization for a decade due to an incident following an exhibition game in Iran. Capdevila, a key player in Spain's World Cup-winning team in 2010, expressed excitement about witnessing the final live as part of the national football legacy.
- •Capdevila played for Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning team.
- •He was previously barred from traveling for a decade.
- •The World Cup final is scheduled for July 19, 2026.
- •Capdevila aims to connect with the current state of the sport.
- 6:35 PMESPN Soccer — Spain WC champ Capdevila gets into U.S. for final
"Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has made it to the United States to watch the World Cup final after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran.
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