East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant meet again, and this time there’s a trophy on the line. Both Kolkata giants ground their way into the Durand Cup 2026 final through goalless semifinals settled by penalty shootouts, with goalkeepers Prabhsukhan Singh Gill and Vishal Kaith turning into genuine matchwinners along the way.
Having already shared the points in their Group A opener back in July, the two rivals now face off at Salt Lake Stadium with everything on the line.
East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Final Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Durand Cup 2026, Final |
| Date | Sunday, August 23, 2026, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| Matchup | East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant |
(Source: Durand Cup)
East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Route to the Final
- East Bengal beat SC Delhi 5-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the semifinal.
- East Bengal beat Indian Army FT 1-0 in the quarterfinal.
- Mohun Bagan beat NorthEast United FC 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the semifinal.
- Mohun Bagan beat Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties in the quarterfinal.
(Source: Durand Cup)
East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Lineups for the Final
Based on the starting elevens fielded in each side’s most recent match, here’s how East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are expected to line up on Sunday.
| East Bengal FC | Mohun Bagan Super Giant |
|---|---|
| Prabhsukhan Singh Gill (GK) | Vishal Kaith (GK) |
| Anwar Ali | Subhasish Bose |
| Hardik Bhatt | Rahul Bheke |
| Jay Gupta | Alberto Rodriguez |
| Sandip Mandi | Tekcham Abhishek Singh |
| Mohamad Basim Rashid | Apuia (Lalengmawia Ralte) |
| Jeakson Singh Thounaojam | Samir Zeljkovic |
| Dani Ramírez | Sahal Abdul Samad |
| Edmund Lalrindika | Liston Colaco |
| Bipin Singh Thounaojam | Manvir Singh |
| Jesin TK | Kiyan Nassiri |
(Source: Durand Cup)
Semifinal Numbers to Know
- Both teams’ semifinals ended 0-0 after 90 minutes.
- East Bengal won their shootout 5-3, with Prabhsukhan Singh Gill saving SC Delhi’s opening penalty.
- Mohun Bagan won their shootout 4-3, with Vishal Kaith saving two of NorthEast United’s penalties.
- Mohun Bagan’s quarterfinal against Jamshedpur FC went to a 9-8 shootout, the tightest of the knockout round.
(Source: Durand Cup)
Where to Watch East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan
Coverage of this Durand Cup fixture, like the rest of the tournament, runs through Sony Sports Network on TV and the SonyLIV app for streaming. FootballMint’s Durand Cup 2026 live streaming and TV guide breaks down where to find every match across the competition.
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