Archive · 8 Oct 2026
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Set for IFA Shield Final Derby
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan played each other in a big football final in Kolkata.
The match was for the IFA Shield.
Both teams shared their starting lineups before kickoff.
East Bengal had beaten NorthEast United by a large score to reach the final.
David Lalhlansanga scored three goals in that game.
Mohun Bagan reached the final by beating Punjab FC in a penalty shootout after neither team scored in 120 minutes.
East Bengal hoped to win its 30th Shield title.
Mohun Bagan hoped to defend the title it won last year.
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant met in the IFA Shield 2026 final at Salt Lake Stadium on October 8.
East Bengal’s announced starting lineup included goalkeeper Lachenpa and forward David Lalhlansanga.
Mohun Bagan’s starting lineup included goalkeeper Vishal Kaith and forward Lee Erwin.
East Bengal reached the final after beating NorthEast United 7-2; David Lalhlansanga scored a hat-trick.
Mohun Bagan reached the final after a goalless 120 minutes against Punjab FC and won the semifinal on penalties.
- Who
- East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
- What
- The teams met in the IFA Shield 2026 final; their starting lineups were announced.
- When
- October 8, 2026; kickoff was scheduled for 6:15 p.m. IST.
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.
- Why
- They were competing for the IFA Shield; East Bengal sought a record 30th title, while Mohun Bagan aimed to defend its title and avenge its Durand Cup final defeat.
East Bengal
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Final ambitions
East Bengal
East Bengal aimed to claim a record 30th IFA Shield title after winning the Durand Cup final against Mohun Bagan 4-1 in August.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Mohun Bagan sought to defend the Shield it won against East Bengal last year and avenge the 4-1 Durand Cup final loss.
Route to the final
East Bengal
East Bengal entered after a 7-2 semifinal win over NorthEast United, with David Lalhlansanga scoring three goals.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Mohun Bagan advanced after a 0-0 draw through 120 minutes against Punjab FC and a penalty shootout win.
- Competition
- IFA Shield 2026 final
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- Scheduled kickoff
- 6:15 p.m. IST
- East Bengal semifinal
- Beat NorthEast United 7-2; David Lalhlansanga scored a hat-trick.
- Mohun Bagan semifinal
- Beat Punjab FC on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes.
- East Bengal’s title target
- A record 30th IFA Shield title
- Mohun Bagan’s title target
- Defend the Shield won against East Bengal last year