India, July 25 -- Durand Cup 2026 is set to begin with a blockbuster Kolkata Derby between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giants on Saturday, July 25. The arch-rivals will square off at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake, with thousands of football fans expected to attend the historic game. East Bengal, the defending ISL champions, head into a new era under Antonio Lopez Habas, who took over the charge, replacing Oscar Bruzon at the end of the last season. Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan will be guided by Panagiotis Dilmperis, who succeeded Sergio Lobera to become their head coach earlier this month.

Both managers will be working on their combinations during this Durand Cup, which officially kicks off the Indian domestic se...