Kolkata giant East Bengal and Mohun Bagan SG will face off in the Durand Cup 2026 opener at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
East Bengal comes into the tie as the Indian Super League champion, edging its arch-rival on goal difference after both teams finished on 26 points.
Record 17-time champion Mohun Bagan and 16-time winner East Bengal headline Group A alongside South United FC and CISF Protectors.
The 135th edition of Asia’s oldest football tournament will feature 24 teams divided into six groups and will be played across Kolkata, Ranchi, Imphal, Shillong and Guwahati from July 25 to August 23.
East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan head-to-head record
What happened last time East Bengal faced Mohun Bagan?
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan last faced off in the ISL in May.
The top two teams in the ISL went neck-to-neck in the contest, and late fireworks by Edmund Lalrindika and Jason Cummings ensured the rivals shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
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Published on Jul 25, 2026