Why did Spanish FA postpone 24 Copa del Rey 2026-27 matches?
A tragedy has struck Spain, leading to the postponement.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially postponed all first-round matches of the Copa del Rey 2026-27. The 24 first-round matches scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed to an unspecified date, following a deadly train collision in Spain’s Toledo province.
The tragedy has left dozens of people dead or injured, according to reports. As a result, the RFEF decided to postpone all fixtures on Wednesday, including matches featuring Real Betis, Celta Vigo, and Valencia, among others.
As of now, the status of Thursday’s matches remains unclear, as the RFEF has not confirmed whether they will proceed as scheduled. Furthermore, the Spanish FA has not indicated when the postponed matches will be played.
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What happened in the Toledo train accident that led to Copa del Rey games being postponed?
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According to media reports, the fatal accident occurred at around 8:54 am local time on Wednesday, between Los Yebenes and Urda in the province of Toledo.
According to reports from Spanish news agency Europa Press, citing Transport Ministry sources, several carriages of a train operated by the state-owned company Renfe collided with an Iryo train that had stopped on the track.
Dozens of casualties have been reported, although the exact numbers are still unclear as rescue operations remain underway. Investigators are currently examining the cause of the collision.
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico respond
Top Spanish clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, expressed their condolences to the victims’ families.
“FC Barcelona expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of the serious railway accident between Los Yebenes and Urda (Toledo),” the Blaugrana wrote on X.
“The club wishes to convey its support and solidarity to the families and friends of the victims and to wish all those injured a speedy recovery.”
“We join in the grief for the victims of the terrible railway accident that occurred this morning in the province of Toledo,” Atletico Madrid wrote on X.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those who have passed away and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured.”
“Real Madrid CF wishes to express its deepest dismay at the tragic train accident that occurred in the province of Toledo,” a statement from the club read.
“The club wishes to convey its condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, as well as its affection and solidarity to the injured and all those affected by this terrible accident.”
Why did the Spanish FA postpone Copa del Rey 2026-27 matches?
The Spanish FA (RFEF) postponed 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches following a deadly train collision in Toledo province, Spain.
What happened in the Toledo train accident in Spain?
A train operated by Renfe collided with an Iryo train between Los Yebenes and Urda in Toledo province, causing multiple casualties.
When will the postponed Copa del Rey 2026-27 matches be played?
The Spanish FA has not announced new dates for the postponed Copa del Rey first-round matches.
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