Coverage dated October 28, 2026

Spanish soccer federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash, clubs show solidarity

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The national soccer federation says all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed because of the train accident that killed more than 60 people in central Spain

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Independent Journal Review
Spain Postpones 24 Cup Matches After Fatal Train Crash (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Oct 28, 2026
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Spain’s football federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday as a mark of respect after two high-speed trains collided in Toledo, killing dozens and injuring many others. The RFEF said it would announce revised match dates and kickoff times later.
Al Jazeera
Spanish football postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Oct 28, 2026
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Real Madrid and Barcelona offer messages of support following train crash as Spanish football orders Copa postponement .
Philadelphia Inquirer
Spanish soccer federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash, clubs show solidarity (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 28, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The national soccer federation says all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed because of the train accident that killed more than 60 people in central Spain