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Durand Cup 2026

Entities: Durand Cup · Rishik · P. Christopher Kamei · South United FC · Ashish Chetry

Overview

The 135th Durand Cup runs from 25 July to 23 August 2026 across five Indian cities, featuring 24 teams, including Sri Lanka’s Defenders FC and defending champions NorthEast United FC. President Droupadi Murmu launched the tournament on 7 July, and the opening ceremony in Kolkata showcased Indian Armed Forces traditions and West Bengal’s cultural heritage. Senior officials attended, and the Indian Army Football Team began its campaign with a 1‑0 Group B win over Samaleswari Sporting Club, a free‑kick by P. Christopher Kamei deciding the match.

The tournament kicked off with the historic Kolkata Derby, where Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat East Bengal FC 1‑0. Throughout the group stage, other clubs recorded their first victories: South United FC secured a 2‑0 Group A win over CISF Protectors on 29 July, goals from Rishik and substitute Ashish Chetry, under coach Kaja Mohideen Bhadussa’s 3‑4‑3 setup. All 43 matches are broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV.

Ranchi will host seven matches, including six league games and a quarter‑final at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, after a trophy‑tour ceremony on 18 July. Broadcast rights remain with Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.

Timeline

  1. about 12 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    South United FC clinches first Durand Cup win

    South United FC defeated CISF Protectors 2-0 in its Durand Cup opener in Kolkata, with goals by Rishik and Ashish Chetry, and a clean sheet secured under coach Kaja Mohideen Bhadussa.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Durand Cup opens in Kolkata with ceremony and Indian Army win

    Durand Cup kicked off in Kolkata with a lavish ceremony, and Indian Army FC won their opening match 1‑0 thanks to a free‑kick from P. Christopher Kamei.

  3. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 15 sources
    Mohun Bagan Defeats East Bengal 1-0 in Durand Cup Opening Derby

    Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1‑0 in the Durand Cup opener on July 25, 2026, with Sahal Abdul Samad scoring; the match marked the start of the 135th edition of Asia’s oldest tournament.

  4. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Durand Cup Trophy Tour Arrives in Ranchi as Jharkhand Hosts Matches

    The Durand Cup trophy tour reached Ranchi, where a ceremony led by Jharkhand Sports Minister Sudivya Kumar confirmed the city will host seven matches of the 135th tournament from July 26, including a quarter‑‑‑

  5. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    President Droupadi Murmu Launches Durand Cup 2026 with New Sri Lankan Team

    President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Durand Cup 2026, highlighted the entry of a Sri Lankan team and new venues across India, and tied the tournament to national development goals.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Durand Cup 2026 kicks off July 25 across five Indian cities

    Durand Cup 2026 runs 25 July–23 August with 24 teams, two foreign sides, and Ranchi debuting as a host city across five Indian venues.

Sources

arunfoot.com · avenuemail.in · bhaskarhindi.com · bhaskarlive.in · caldtv.com · culturalpolicy.com · edu.nl · indianfootball.de · japannews24.com · khelnow.com · latestly.com · liveindia.tv · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · newsx.com · pragativadi.com · presidentofindia.nic.in · revsportz.in · samacharnama.com · socialnews.xyz · sportslightmedia.com · sportsmintmedia.com · sundayguardianlive.com · xn--quezonos-d6a.com

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