IFA Shield final: East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan in Kolkata derby tonight
East Bengal will face Mohun Bagan in the IFA Shield 2026 final on Thursday. The match kicks off at 6:15 pm IST at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. It will be streamed live on FanCode.
It is the second straight final between the two Kolkata giants. Mohun Bagan are the defending champions. They won the 2025 final on penalties. East Bengal are looking for revenge.
East Bengal reached the final in style. They beat NorthEast United 7-2 in the semifinal. David Lalhlansanga scored a hat-trick in that match. Their attack has been the tournament’s best.
Mohun Bagan have been solid through the tournament. Their defence has been hard to break. The derby is expected to draw a packed stadium. Tickets sold out within hours of going on sale.
The derby is one of Asia’s oldest football rivalries. It dates back over a century. Both clubs have huge fan bases in Kolkata. The Salt Lake Stadium is expected to be full. Security has been tightened around the venue. The winner will lift the IFA Shield trophy. Fans are calling it the match of the year.
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