Spanish Federation Postpones 24 Copa del Rey Games After Fatal Train Accident
The Spanish soccer federation has postponed 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday due to a fatal train accident in central Spain, prompting solidarity messages from clubs across the country.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, October 28, 2026 —
The Spanish soccer federation has postponed 24 Copa del Rey games that had been scheduled for Wednesday following a fatal train accident in central Spain. Clubs across the country have responded with messages of solidarity.
The postponement affects all 24 games identified in the announcement, according to the information provided. The federation’s decision links the change to the deadly accident. No details were provided about when the matches will be rescheduled, whether new dates have been set, or how the postponement will affect the competition’s schedule.
The available information does not identify the location of the accident beyond saying it occurred in central Spain. It also does not state how many people died, describe the circumstances of the crash, or provide information about injuries. The names of the clubs due to play on Wednesday were not included.
Solidarity messages from clubs across the country followed the accident. The information provided does not include the wording of those messages or identify which clubs issued them. No individual or club statements were available to quote.
The federation’s announcement, as summarized, provides no further explanation of the postponement or timetable for updates. Details about ticket arrangements, competition procedures, and any revised fixtures were not provided. The immediate confirmed developments are the postponement of the 24 Wednesday matches and the expressions of solidarity from clubs following the fatal accident.
Story summarized from the original created by TALES AZZONI, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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