Spanish FA postpones 24 Copa del Rey matches after Toledo train crash
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The Spanish football federation (Rfef) has postponed all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for today following a fatal train collision in Toledo. At least 64 people have died in the incident, which involved two high-speed trains just after 9 AM. The Rfef stated the decision was made as a sign of respect for the victims. A revised tournament schedule will be announced in the coming days. Clubs, including Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, have expressed condolences and support for those affected.
- •The train crash occurred between Mora and Orgaz in Spain.
- •A total of 544 people were on the trains involved.
- •Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid extended condolences to the victims.
- •The Rfef will announce rescheduled match times soon.
- •Top flight teams like Valencia and Real Betis were set to play today.
- 3:21 PMESPN — Copa del Rey games postponed after train crash tragedy in Spain
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Copa del Rey matches postponed after deadly Spain train crash
- 1:25 PMBBC Sport — All Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Spanish FA postpones 24 Copa del Rey ties after fatal Toledo train crash
"All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey due to take place on Wednesday are suspended as a mark of respect after more than 30 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid.
"The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has postponed all 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Oct. 28 after a deadly train crash in Toledo province.
"Twenty-four Copa del Rey first-round games have been postponed as a "mark of respect" after a fatal train crash in the province of Toledo, Spain.
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External links- ESPNOct 28, 2026, 3:21 PMCopa del Rey games postponed after train crash tragedy in Spain
Twenty-four Copa del Rey first-round games have been postponed as a "mark of respect" after a fatal train crash in the province of Toledo, Spain.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 2:05 PMCopa del Rey matches postponed after deadly Spain train crash
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has postponed all 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Oct. 28 after a deadly train crash in Toledo province.
- BBC SportOct 28, 2026, 1:25 PMAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey due to take place on Wednesday are suspended as a mark of respect after more than 30 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 1:08 PMSpanish FA postpones 24 Copa del Rey ties after fatal Toledo train crash
At least 46 people are feared to be dead after two high-speed trains collided in Spain
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