Spanish Federation Postpones 24 Copa del Rey Games After Deadly Train Crash
The Spanish national soccer federation has postponed 24 Copa del Rey games due to a deadly train crash in central Spain, with clubs nationwide sending messages of solidarity to the victims.
Tyler Longview, TX, October 28, 2026 —
The Spanish national soccer federation has postponed 24 Copa del Rey games following a deadly train crash in central Spain. Clubs across the country have also sent messages of solidarity to the victims, according to the available information.
The postponements affect 24 matches in the national cup competition. The federation’s decision was linked to the crash, though no further details were provided about how the postponements will affect the competition’s schedule or when the games may be played.
The crash occurred in central Spain and was described as deadly. The number of people killed or injured, the precise location and the circumstances of the incident were not provided. No additional information was available about the victims or the response to the crash.
Messages of solidarity have come from clubs nationwide. The available account does not identify individual clubs or provide the wording of their messages. It also does not specify whether the federation issued a statement beyond the postponement decision.
The dates of the postponed games and any replacement dates were not provided. The federation has not been described as announcing further changes to the Copa del Rey. The information available establishes that 24 games were postponed in response to the deadly crash and that clubs expressed solidarity with those affected, but leaves the schedule and other details unresolved.
Story summarized from the original created by TALES AZZONI, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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