2026 Durand Cup Predictions: Who Wins the Historic 135th Edition? 🏆

Asia's oldest football tournament is back! In this video, we break down our comprehensive 2026 Durand Cup predictions, looking ahead to the historic 135th edition of the tournament. From the explosive opening blockbuster Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC to the high-stakes matchups across Ranchi, Imphal, Shillong, and Guwahati, we analyze all 24 teams across six groups. We deep-dive into the tournament favorites, potential dark horses, and predict exactly who will secure a spot in the knockout stages and lift the coveted trophy at the VYBK stadium on August 23. Whether you are pulling for defending champions NorthEast United FC, tracking local giants like Mohammedan SC, or curious about tournament debutants like Sri Lanka's Defenders FC, we have every single angle covered. Don't forget to drop your own predictions in the comments below—who are you backing to win it all this year? Hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications for absolute coverage of the entire Indian domestic football season! 0:21 Talking points on the 135th edition 4:03 Group Stage 21:42 - Knock Outs 26:48 - Final 🔗 More from [scoreboard]:    / @scoreboardbyskia   📝 Sports business blog:   / byimranalam   Durand Cup 2026, Durand Cup Predictions, Indian Football, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC, Kolkata Derby, NorthEast United FC, Mohammedan SC, Durand Cup 2026 Schedule, Indian Super League, ISL 2026, Indian Football Predictions, Scoreboard by SKIA