East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan in Durand Cup 2026

East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, two big football teams from Kolkata, are playing against each other in the Durand Cup 2026.

This is a very important match because it's the start of the oldest football tournament in Asia.

Both teams haven't had much time to practice, but they are still excited to play.

East Bengal's coach, Antonio Lopez Habas, and Mohun Bagan's coach, Panagiotis Dilmperis, are both confident in their teams.

The match will be on Saturday at 5:00 PM IST at the Salt Lake Stadium.

Both teams have strong Indian players who will be key in the game.

East Bengal is the reigning ISL champion, which gives them extra confidence.

Mohun Bagan has won the Durand Cup 17 times, while East Bengal has won it 16 times.

The defending champions are NorthEast United FC.