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Spain World Cup winner Joan Capdevila barred from US entry

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 11:13 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Spain World Cup winner Joan Capdevila barred from US entry

Summary

Joan Capdevila, a member of Spain's 2010 World Cup winning team, is unable to enter the United States for the 2026 final due to a denied ESTA application. Capdevila attributed his application denial to a past trip to Iran in 2016, which disqualifies him under current regulations. He expressed his disappointment in a social media post, urging for assistance in resolving the issue. The final will take place on July 18 at 3 p.m. local time in New York.

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By the Numbers

•Joan Capdevila cannot attend the 2026 World Cup final in New York.
•His ESTA application was denied due to a trip to Iran in 2016.
•Capdevila hopes to resolve the issue before the match on July 18.
•The final marks Spain's second appearance in a World Cup championship.

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One of the biggest matches in Spain’s football history awaits them. It is only the second time that ‘La Roja’ have reached the final of a FIFA World Cup. The last time was in 2010, when they bea...
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