Joan Capdevila seeks Trump’s help after visa denial for World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Joan Capdevila, former Spain defender, has reached out to Donald Trump for assistance after his visa to enter the U.S. for the World Cup final was denied. Spain is set to play Argentina on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Capdevila, who played in Spain's 2010 World Cup victory, stated that his ESTA was declined due to a match he participated in Iran ten years ago. He expressed his disappointment about potentially missing the final alongside his children, who are also soccer fans. The situation has garnered attention, and Capdevila has tagged U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in his plea for help.
- •Capdevila asks Trump for help with visa issues.
- •Spain plays Argentina in the World Cup final on July 19.
- •Visa was denied due to a previous match in Iran.
- •Capdevila wishes to attend the final with his children.
- •U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tagged for assistance.
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- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup final
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- 10:43 AMBBC Football — World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after visa denial
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Former Spain defender makes public appeal for Donald Trump ahead of World Cup final
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Spain World Cup winner asks Trump for help after being denied entry to USA
"Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for help getting into the United States to watch Spain face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final, after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran. In 2010, Capdevila helped Spain win its only men's World Cup title, starting in the final against the Netherlands, and he was a member of the team that won the 2008 European Championship.
"Spain legend Joan Capdevila has asked United States President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for help after his Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) was denied, preventing him from watching the World Cup final with his family…
"Spain's 2010 World Cup winner Joan Capdevila has been denied entry to the United States after traveling to Iran in 2016, with the former defender publicly appealing to President Donald Trump for help ahead of the World Cup final
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:47 PMSpain World Cup winner allowed to enter USA after initial rejection
The United States has reversed course, allowing former Spain defender Joan Capdevila to enter the country for the World Cup final.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 12:40 PMSpain World Cup icon forced to issue Trump public plea after US visa denial
Spain's 2010 World Cup winner Joan Capdevila has been denied entry to the United States after traveling to Iran in 2016, with the former defender publicly appealing to President Donald Trump for help ahead of the World Cup final
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 1:51 PMFormer Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup final
Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for help getting into the United States to watch Spain face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final, after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran. In 2010, Capdevila helped Spain win its only men's World Cup title, starting in the final against the Netherlands, and he was a member of the team that won the 2008 European Championship.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 10:43 AMWorld Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after visa denial
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila asks US President Donald Trump for help after he was denied a visa to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.
- BBC FootballJul 18, 2026, 10:43 AMWorld Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after visa denial
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila asks US President Donald Trump for help after he was denied a visa to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 4:19 AMFormer Spain defender makes public appeal for Donald Trump ahead of World Cup final
Spain legend Joan Capdevila has asked United States President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for help after his Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) was denied, preventing him from watching the World Cup final with his family…
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 2:14 AMSpain World Cup winner asks Trump for help after being denied entry to USA
Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked President Donald Trump for help after his visa to enter the U.S. for the World Cup final was denied.
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