Mohun Bagan Beat East Bengal 1–0 to Win IFA Shield 2026

Kolkata, October 8, 2026: Mohun Bagan Super Giant were crowned IFA Shield 2026 champions after defeating arch-rivals East Bengal FC 1–0 in a tightly contested final.

Samir Zeljkovic scored the decisive goal late in the first half, giving Mohun Bagan the lead and ultimately securing their 22nd IFA Shield title.

The final was a hard-fought affair, with neither side able to find the back of the net after Zeljkovic’s strike. East Bengal pushed for an equaliser but could not break through a determined Mohun Bagan defence.

The victory adds another IFA Shield triumph to Mohun Bagan’s historic record and gives the Mariners a major boost ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League season.