The 2026 Copa del Rey is set to be confirmed by the Spanish Football Federation (FEs) after FIFA confirmed the world cup schedule for the tournament.
In 2018, the Feds announced that the Copa del Rey would take place in two phases - the first phase lasting from September to December, and the second phase lasting from January to March. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Feds had to adjust these schedules.
The new schedule will see the first phase of the tournament being held in June and July, followed by the second phase in August and September. The Feds have also announced that there will be no international break during the tournament, which means that the final will be played on October 25th.
The confirmation of the 2026 Copa del Rey matches comes as a relief for fans who have been waiting for a long time to see their favorite teams compete in Europe's top football league.
However, it remains to be seen whether this will be enough to secure the championship for any one team. The competition has already seen several teams struggle to get off the ground and some even dropping out of the tournament entirely.
Overall, the confirmed 2026 Copa del Rey matches are a significant step towards making the tournament more competitive and exciting for fans around the world. It will be interesting to see how the tournament unfolds in the coming months.