Mohun Bagan booked their ticket to the Final by defeating NorthEast United FC 4-3 on penalties, after a tightly contested 0-0 draw on Aug 20, 2026 in the Durand Cup at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.
The match remained fiercely contested but goalless throughout regular time, forcing the game into a decisive penalty shootout. With the win the Finals is set to a firecracker between Kolkata Giants, a true Derby Final