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Durand Cup 2026
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The Indian Army’s Eastern Command confirmed that the 135th Durand Cup will run runs from 25 July to 23 August 2026 with across five Indian cities, featuring 24 teams, including a Sri Lankan club, staged across Kolkata, Guwahati, Imphal, Shillong Lanka’s Defenders FC and Ranchi. defending champions NorthEast United FC. President Droupadi Murmu launched the tournament on 7 July, flagging off the trophies and emphasizing its role in nurturing talent for a stronger Indian football ecosystem by 2047. A trophy tour visited Ranchi on 18 July, where a ceremony at the Kerketta Auditorium and Dipatoli Military Station was led by Jharkhand Sports Minister Sudivya Kumar. Ranchi will host seven matches from 26 July, including six league games and a quarter‑final at Birsa Munda Football Stadium. The opening ceremony in Kolkata was held at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, showcasing showcased Indian Armed Forces traditions and West Bengal’s cultural heritage. Senior officials, including West Bengal’s Minister of State for Youth Services and Sports, the General Officer‑Commanding Eastern Command officials attended, and AIFF President, attended. On the same day 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 on 25 July with the historic Kolkata Derby – Derby, where Mohun Bagan Super Giant beating beat East Bengal FC 1‑0 at the Salt Lake Stadium. Sahal Abdul Samad scored in 1‑0. Throughout the 52nd minute after group stage, other clubs recorded their first victories: South United FC secured a low cross 2‑0 Group A win over CISF Protectors on 29 July, goals from Kiyan Nassiri; goalkeeper Vishal Kaith kept a clean sheet. The match featured the first outings of Mohun Bagan’s Greek coach Panagiotis Dilmperis Rishik and East Bengal’s Spanish substitute Ashish Chetry, under coach Antonio Lopez Habas. Notable foreign signings for Mohun Bagan include defender Rahul Bheke Kaja Mohideen Bhadussa’s 3‑4‑3 setup. All 43 matches are broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and midfielder Miguel Ferreira. Guest club Defenders FC from Sri Lanka streamed on SonyLIV. Ranchi will host seven matches, including six league games and defending champions NorthEast United FC are also competing. a quarter‑final at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, after a trophy‑tour ceremony on 18 July. Broadcast rights belong to remain with Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.
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