India, Aug. 23 -- East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will renew their Kolkata rivalry in the Durand Cup 2026 final at Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, August 23. Both sides needed penalty shootouts to reach the title clash after their semi-finals ended 0-0. East Bengal edged SC Delhi 5-3 on penalties, while Mohun Bagan defeated NorthEast United 4-3 from the spot. The final will be the second Durand Cup summit clash between the Kolkata giants at the venue since 2023, adding another chapter to one of Indian football's biggest rivalries.

Mohun Bagan enter the final with confidence after beating East Bengal 1-0 in their opening derby of the tournament, but the Mariners have faced their own challenges in the knockout rounds. East Bengal r...