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Spanish Football Federation postpone all 24 Copa Del Rey fixtures today after fatal train crash

SPAIN'S FA has suspended Wednesday's Copa del Rey schedule following the tragic railway crash in Toledo. At least 50 people were killed and 179 injured after two high-speed trains collided between the towns of Los Yebenes and Urda. Horror footage…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 12:04 PM
Spanish Football Federation postpone all 24 Copa Del Rey fixtures today after fatal train crash
Key Things to Know
  • The Spanish FA postponed all 24 Wednesday Copa del Rey fixtures following a fatal train crash in Toledo.
  • At least 50 people died and 179 were injured after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain.
  • The suspended fixtures involved five La Liga clubs, including Valencia, Celta Vigo, and Real Betis.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has postponed all 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday following a fatal train collision in Toledo. At least 50 people were killed and 179 injured when two high-speed trains collided between Los Yebenes and Urda. The federation announced the suspension as a sign of respect and solidarity with the victims, stating that revised schedules will be confirmed in the coming days.

Wednesday's postponed first-round fixtures included several La Liga clubs, such as Levante, Alaves, Valencia, Celta Vigo, and Real Betis. A decision regarding Thursday's 14 scheduled matches has not yet been announced. Meanwhile, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed shock and offered support to emergency services and the victims' families as rescue operations continued.

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