Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated NorthEast United FC in a penalty shootout on August 21, 2026, to secure their place in the Durand Cup final.
The match ended in a draw after regulation time, with the Mariners prevailing 4-3 in the shootout to set up a high-stakes Kolkata Derby against East Bengal.
The final is scheduled for August 25, 2026, marking a historic clash between the two arch-rivals in one of India's oldest football tournaments.