East Bengal FC lift 135th Durand Cup in Kolkata

East Bengal FC players erupted in celebration at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, after clinching the 135th Durand Cup title against Mohun Bagan Super Giant on 23 August 2026.

East Bengal FC players paraded the Durand Cup trophy at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan after defeating Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the 135th Durand Cup final in Kolkata on 23 August 2026.

The East Bengal FC squad celebrated with the Durand Cup trophy at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, sealing a memorable derby win over Mohun Bagan Super Giant on 23 August 2026.

On 23 August 2026, East Bengal FC players raised the 135th Durand Cup trophy at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, completing a landmark derby triumph over Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

East Bengal FC celebrated their 135th Durand Cup victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on 23 August 2026, one of Indian football's most storied grounds.

East Bengal FC defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Durand Cup 2026 final at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026, claiming the 135th edition of Asia's oldest football tournament.

The East Bengal FC squad savoured their Durand Cup 2026 triumph, posing with the trophy at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata after their final victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant on 23 August 2026.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presented the 135th Durand Cup trophy to East Bengal FC captain Mohammed Rashid at the post-match ceremony held at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan presented the winning prize to East Bengal FC captain Mohammed Rashid and head coach Antonio Lopez at the 135th Durand Cup final ceremony at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on 23 August 2026.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh personally greeted members of the East Bengal FC squad during the post-match presentation ceremony of the 135th Durand Cup final at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh distributed medals to players of both East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the 135th Durand Cup final presentation ceremony, held at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

At the 135th Durand Cup final medal ceremony in Kolkata on 23 August 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presented awards to players from both East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared the dais at the 135th Durand Cup final presentation ceremony at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were both present at the post-final presentation of the 135th Durand Cup at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the post-match presentation of the 135th Durand Cup final between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

East Bengal FC's midfielder Edmund Lalrindika received an individual trophy at the 135th Durand Cup final ceremony at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, after his side's win over Mohun Bagan Super Giant on 23 August 2026.

Union Minister and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed the Durand Cup 2026 tournament trophy to East Bengal FC's Edmund Lalrindika following the final against Mohun Bagan Super Giant at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

Edmund Lalrindika of East Bengal FC accepted the Durand Cup 2026 trophy from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, after the 135th Durand Cup final victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant on 23 August 2026.

The defining moment of the Durand Cup 2026 final: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presenting the tournament trophy to East Bengal FC's Edmund Lalrindika at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

At Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on 23 August 2026, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally presented the Durand Cup 2026 trophy to East Bengal FC's Edmund Lalrindika following the 135th Durand Cup final win over Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey and other dignitaries gathered before the 135th Durand Cup final between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan greeted Mohun Bagan Super Giant players ahead of the Durand Cup 2026 final against East Bengal FC at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

East Bengal FC's Edmund Lalrindika celebrated on the pitch at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, after his side defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the 135th Durand Cup final on 23 August 2026.

Edmund Lalrindika of East Bengal FC expressed visible delight after his team's 135th Durand Cup final triumph over Mohun Bagan Super Giant at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

East Bengal FC standout Edmund Lalrindika revelled in the Durand Cup 2026 triumph at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, following the 135th Durand Cup final victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant on 23 August 2026.

Moments after the final whistle at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Edmund Lalrindika of East Bengal FC celebrated on the field following the club's 135th Durand Cup win over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Kolkata on 23 August 2026.

Edmund Lalrindika marked East Bengal FC's 135th Durand Cup final triumph over Mohun Bagan Super Giant with an on-pitch celebration at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

East Bengal FC supporters erupted in celebration at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, after their side claimed the 135th Durand Cup title by defeating Mohun Bagan Super Giant on 23 August 2026.

East Bengal FC fans poured on the celebrations at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on 23 August 2026 as their team secured the Durand Cup 2026 title over rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

Scenes of jubilation unfolded among East Bengal FC fans at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, after the club's 135th Durand Cup final victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant on 23 August 2026.

A packed crowd at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, cheered during the 135th Durand Cup final between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC on 23 August 2026.

Spectators at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), Kolkata, cheered as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC battled in the 135th Durand Cup final on 23 August 2026, one of Indian football's most anticipated derby clashes.

Thousands of spectators roared at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, during the 135th Durand Cup final between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC on 23 August 2026.

East Bengal FC players celebrated on the pitch at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, after scoring a goal in the 135th Durand Cup final against Mohun Bagan Super Giant on 23 August 2026.

East Bengal FC players marked their goal-scoring moment with a group celebration during the 135th Durand Cup final against Mohun Bagan Super Giant at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

Players of Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC contested an intense 135th Durand Cup final at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

Match action from the 135th Durand Cup final as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC players competed at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), Kolkata, on 23 August 2026.

East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant players clashed in the 135th Durand Cup final at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026, in one of Indian football's most celebrated rivalries.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC players were locked in fierce competition during the 135th Durand Cup final at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on 23 August 2026, in a high-stakes Kolkata derby.