Spanish Federation Postpones 24 Copa del Rey Games After Fatal Train Accident
The Spanish national soccer federation postponed 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday due to a fatal train accident in central Spain that killed over 60 people.
Evansville, IN, October 28, 2026 —
The Spanish national soccer federation postponed 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday following a fatal train accident in central Spain that killed more than 60 people.
The postponements affect games in the Copa del Rey, Spain’s national soccer cup competition. The federation’s decision came in response to the accident, according to the information provided. No further details were given about how the decision was announced or whether other fixtures were affected.
The available information does not identify the teams scheduled to play, the venues, or the specific date of Wednesday’s matches. It also does not say whether the games will be rescheduled, or provide a timetable for announcing new dates. The federation’s explanation beyond the link to the accident was not provided.
The accident occurred in central Spain and caused more than 60 deaths, according to the summary. It does not include the location of the train, the circumstances of the crash, the identities of those killed, or information about any injuries beyond the reported fatalities. No additional details about the response to the accident were provided.
For now, the confirmed effect on the competition is the postponement of 24 Wednesday games. The available information does not specify whether the postponements apply to every match scheduled that day or only to the 24 identified fixtures. Details about replacement dates and any changes to the tournament schedule were not provided.
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