India, Aug. 23 -- East Bengal are the champions of the Durand Cup 2026. The Red and Gold Brigade thumped their arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant in a highly intense Kolkata Derby to secure their 17th title on a drenched Sunday evening at the Salt Lake Stadium. Edmund Lalrindika was the hero of the match. The East Bengal winger scored a hat-trick in the first half, inspiring his team to seal a dominant 4-1 victory in the Durand Cup final.

Bipin Singh broke the deadlock only ten minutes into the game before Edmund pulled off back-to-back strikes to put East Bengal in a commanding position. Mohun Bagan pulled one back, but were unable to turn the tables.

Durand Cup Final: Edmund Scores History Hattrick In Kolkata Derby

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