East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 in the Durand Cup 2026 final on August 23 at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, with Edmund Lalrindika's first-half hat-trick sealing a record-equalling 17th title and ending East Bengal's 22-year wait for the trophy.
How the Final Unfolded
East Bengal tore through the first half of the Kolkata derby. Bipin Singh opened the scoring in the 10th minute, and Edmund Lalrindika followed with goals in the 11th, 22nd and 44th minutes to complete his hat-trick before the break — putting East Bengal 4-0 up at half-time. Manvir Singh pulled one back for Mohun Bagan Super Giant, but the damage was already done.
A Record-Equalling 17th Title
The win takes East Bengal level with Mohun Bagan on 17 Durand Cup titles each, the most in the tournament's history, and ends a 22-year wait for East Bengal's first Durand Cup since their last triumph. For head coach Antonio Habas, it's a first piece of silverware with East Bengal specifically — the Spaniard has previously won the ISL Cup twice, the League Shield, and the I-League with Inter Kashi, but this is his first trophy since taking charge of the Red and Gold.
What It Means Going Forward
The Durand Cup is Asia's oldest football tournament and India's traditional season-opener, so a statement Kolkata derby result carries into how both clubs are read heading into the 2026-27 Indian Super League season. East Bengal go into the new ISL campaign with genuine momentum and silverware on the board; Mohun Bagan Super Giant will want a quick response after a lopsided derby defeat.
FAQs
What was the final score of the Durand Cup 2026 final?
East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 on August 23, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Who scored in the Durand Cup 2026 final?
Bipin Singh scored in the 10th minute for East Bengal. Edmund Lalrindika scored a first-half hat-trick in the 11th, 22nd and 44th minutes. Manvir Singh scored Mohun Bagan Super Giant's consolation goal.
How many Durand Cup titles does East Bengal have now?
17, level with Mohun Bagan for the most titles in Durand Cup history. It's East Bengal's first Durand Cup win in 22 years.
Is this Antonio Habas's first trophy with East Bengal?
Yes. Habas has previously won the ISL Cup twice, the League Shield, and the I-League with Inter Kashi, but the 2026 Durand Cup is his first title since joining East Bengal.
Where was the Durand Cup 2026 final played?
At the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, the same venue that hosted the tournament's opening Kolkata derby back in July.