East Bengal Wins Durand Cup 2026 Beating Mohun Bagan 4-1

Why in the News?

East Bengal defeated arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 in the final of the Durand Cup 2026 held in Kolkata, lifting the prestigious trophy after a 22-year gap.

Key Features / Major Points:

17th Title Record: With this victory, East Bengal won its 17th Durand Cup title, becoming the joint-most successful team in the tournament's history alongside Mohun Bagan (17 titles).

Match Summary: Edmund Lalrindika scored a brilliant hat-trick (12', 22', 44'), while Bipin Singh scored in the 10th minute. Manvir Singh netted the lone goal for Mohun Bagan in the 33rd minute.

Historic Hat-Trick: Edmund became only the second East Bengal player in the post-independence era to score a hat-trick in the Kolkata derby after Bhaichung Bhutia (1997).

Previous Win: East Bengal had last won the Durand Cup trophy in 2004 by defeating Mohun Bagan 2-1.

Static GK Facts:

Durand Cup: Established in 1888 in Shimla, it is the oldest football tournament in Asia and the third-oldest in the world.

Joint-Most Successful Teams: East Bengal and Mohun Bagan hold the record for the most Durand Cup titles (17 titles each).

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Which football club won the Durand Cup 2026 title?

A: East Bengal

Q: Who scored a hat-trick in the Durand Cup 2026 final?

A: Edmund Lalrindika

Q: Which is the oldest football tournament in Asia?

A: Durand Cup (Established in 1888)