Overview
- Citing Wednesday's Toledo rail collision, the Real Federación Española de Fútbol announced the suspension of the 24 first-round Copa del Rey matches scheduled for October 28, 2026.
- Spanish news reports say the early‑morning crash left several dozen people dead and cut rail connections between Madrid and Andalucía, a disruption the federation cited when deciding to postpone fixtures.
- Several teams and supporters were affected while travelling or preparing to travel, with Real Betis arriving in Madrid and Celta de Vigo grounded at Vigo airport when the suspension was announced.
- The RFEF issued condolences, offered assistance to authorities and victims, and said it will publish a revised calendar and definitive kick‑off times for the postponed matches in the coming days.
- Rescheduling will be complicated for clubs with European commitments, so the federation and clubs must find new dates that avoid clashes with continental fixtures and the international break.