Spain's football federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey matches after deadly train crash
The gist
Spain's RFEF suspended all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches after a train collision in Toledo killed dozens.
The halt leaves Thursday's fixtures and the weekend league schedule unclear.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026The Copa del Rey first round began with 18 matches; Javier Aguirre spoke ahead of UE Tavernes vs Valencia CF.
- Oct 28, 2026Two high-speed trains, one owned by Renfe and one by Iryo, collided near Urda station on the Madrid-Sevilla line in Toledo province around 9 a.m. local time.
- Oct 28, 2026The RFEF suspended all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for that afternoon and evening, involving 48 teams including Real Betis and Valencia.