Mohun Bagan Defeats East Bengal 1-0 in Durand Cup 2026 Kolkata Derby Opener
The 135th Durand Cup began on July 25, 2026, with the Kolkata Derby between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Salt Lake Stadium. Mohun Bagan, the tournament's most successful club with 17 titles, edged East Bengal 1-0 thanks to Sahal Abdul Samad's second-half goal. Both teams featured new coaches and missing foreign players, with Mohun Bagan relying on strong domestic performances and goalkeeper Vishal Kaith's crucial saves. The tournament features 24 teams competing in six groups, with group winners and top runners-up advancing to the knockout stages.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 24 Jul, 11:58 am. Other outlets followed.