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Capdevila Reaches US for World Cup Final

Published July 19, 2026 · Updated July 19, 2026 · Mundo Deportivo

Former Spain World Cup champion Joan Capdevila has finally arrived in the United States after an ESTA visa ordeal.

Joan Capdevila, who was part of Spain's 2010 World Cup winning team, will now be able to watch the Spain vs. Argentina final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey tonight at 9 PM. The former defender faced a travel nightmare after being initially denied ESTA entry due to playing a charity match in Iran a decade ago. sport-ipl.my

The 46-year-old former left-back can now join his former teammates who won Spain's first World Cup. Despite the bureaucratic hurdles, Capdevila will be present to witness the final between the two football powerhouses in New Jersey.

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