Here comes the mouth-watering Kolkata derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giants and East Bengal FC in the Durand Cup 2026 final to be played on August 23. Everything to know about the match and the battle for the coveted trophy.
Durand Cup 2026: The stage is set for a massive showdown in the Durand Cup final. On Sunday, Kolkata's Yuba Bharati Krirangan will host the epic clash between city rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in the much-awaited Kolkata Derby.
Football fans will remember that these two giants already faced off in the tournament's opening match. East Bengal, the 'Red and Gold Brigade', lost that Kolkata derby and will be hungry for payback in the Durand Cup 2026 Final.
Mohun Bagan has been unstoppable this season. They have won all their matches, scoring a whopping 16 goals and letting in only one during regular play. The 'Mariners' reached the final after beating Jamshedpur FC in the quarters and then NorthEast United in a nail-biting tie-breaker in the semis.
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A Grand Battle in the Durand Final!
Meanwhile, East Bengal's only defeat in the tournament came against Mohun Bagan. They've also been in great form, netting 14 goals and conceding just one. Their journey to the final included a tense tie-breaker win against Sporting Club Delhi in the semi-finals. So, you can bet the final is going to be a closely fought contest.
For East Bengal, players like goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Spanish midfielder Dani Ramirez, and hat-trick hero PV Vishnu could be game-changers. Mohammed Rashid, Bipin Singh, and Edmund are also ones to watch.
Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Face Off in Mega Match
On the other side, Mohun Bagan will rely on stars like Vishal Kaith, Sahal Abdul Samad, Jamie Maclaren, Liston Colaco, and Manvir Singh. Their defence, led by Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose, and Rahul Bheke, will be crucial.
The match kicks off at 5 PM. Get ready for some serious football action!
