World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
Summary
Former Spain soccer player Joan Capdevila was denied permission to travel to the United States for the 2026 World Cup final despite applying through the required system. He asked President Donald Trump and other officials for help to attend the match with his children.Key Facts
- Joan Capdevila won the World Cup with Spain in 2010.
- He wanted to watch Spain play Argentina in the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium.
- Visitors from certain countries need Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval to enter the US for short visits.
- Capdevila’s ESTA application was denied, preventing him and his children from entering.
- He believes the denial is linked to a soccer match he played in Iran in 2016.
- Capdevila publicly requested help from President Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Another soccer official was recently denied US entry over alleged associations with suspected terror groups.
- The 2026 World Cup final will be the first between Spain, European champions, and Argentina, Copa America winners.
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