The 135th edition of the Durand Cup in 2026 promises another exciting chapter in the history of Asia's oldest football tournament, with clubs from across the Indian Super League, I-League, the Armed Forces, and guest invitees, Defenders FC from Sri Lanka, assembling formidable squads ahead of the competition. As anticipation builds for the tournament, every participating team has finalized its roster, blending experienced campaigners, emerging Indian talents, and foreign signings in pursuit of one of the country's most prestigious football honors.
The tournament will be played in six venues and will be participated in by 24 teams as usual. Despite the uncertainty clearing for the 2026-27 season, only five teams from the ISL will take part in the competition this time, including the Kolkata giants and the top two winners of the trophy, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. On the flip side, it has opened doors for a lot of new teams to make their debut. In this article, we take a look at the complete squad lists of every team competing in the 2026 Durand Cup, with the competition serving as preparation for the league season ahead and teams wanting to write their names in the history books.
Here are the full squad lists for all teams participating in the Durand Cup 2026:
Group A
East Bengal
Goalkeepers: Prabhsukhan Gill, Phurba Lachenpa, Gourab Shaw
Defenders: Anwar Ali, Lalchungnunga, Mohammad Rakip, Martand Raina, Nacho Monsalve, Sandip Mandi, Jay Gupta, Hardik Bhatt, Boris Singh, Mark Zothanpuia
Midfielders: Edmund Lalrindika, Naorem Mahesh, Souvik Chakrabarti, Jeakson Singh, Lalramsanga, Mohammed Rashid, Rohit Kumar, Danish Farooq, Dani Ramírez
Forwards: Nsungusi Effiong, David Lalhlansanga, Jesin TK, PV Vishnu, Bipin Singh, Rohit Danu
Head Coach: Antonio Lopez Habas
South United
Goalkeepers: Nishanth N, Sunil Singh, Khulakpam Saroj
Defenders: Rishik Shetty, Nygil Mathew, Rowan James, Samuel Joseph Royal, Noel S, B Abhiram, Euhan Kuruvilla
Midfielders: Prajwal Gowda, Rinshid V, Satminlun Khongsai, Francis Xavier, Shogouhou Shogouhou, Raman Singh, Rithish R, Ringsangmi Lungharwo
Forwards: Nirupam Gowda, Md Altab Hussain, Makakmayum Daniyal, Mustafa Shaikh, Vikram A, Manbhakupar Malngiang, Suhel Sekh, Chungkham Jackson, Ashish Chetry
Head Coach: Kaja Mohideen Bhadussa
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Goalkeepers: Vishal Kaith, Syed Zahid, Priyansh Dubey
Defenders: Umer Muhthar KP, Samir Zeljkovic, Mehtab Singh, Alberto Rodríguez, Alex Saji, Subhasish Bose, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Asish Rai, Rahul Bheke, Raj Basfore, Dippendu Biswa, Robilal Mandi
Midfielders: Deepak Tangri, Miguel Figueira, Apuia, Anirudh Thapa, Abhishek Suryavanshi, Sahal Abdul Samad, Tanmoy Ghosh
Forwards: Sayan Banerjee, Dejan Drazic, Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Jamie Maclaren, Kiyan Nassiri, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte
Head Coach: Panagiotis Dilmperis
CISF Protectors
Goalkeepers: Raj Mahato, Masum Ali
Defenders: Mohammad Khalid, Manraj Singh, Muneesh Kumar, Ankit Kumar Rana, Arjun Sharma, Sahil Kumar, Rahul Aswal, Sonu, Karamjeet Singh
Midfielders: Vasu Kanojiya, Pawan Pratap Singh, Aditya, Thangminlien Haokip, Gurpal Singh, Aelan Singh, Sakti Nath Oraon, Damanpreet Singh, Bebetto Benedict, Mohammed Nauman, Jacob C
Forwards: Rajdeep Singh, Maninder Singh Negi, Jatinder Kumar, Bhola Singh, Sibin S, Arjun Sharma, Gaurab Das
Head Coach: Shehzad Khan
Group B
Mohammedan SC
Goalkeepers: Nikhil Deka, Shubhadip Pandit, Subhajit Bhattacharjee
Defenders: Dinesh Meitei, Jewel Ahmed, Joseph Lalmuanawma, Hira Mondal, Sajad Parray, Banti Banik, MD Ayaan, Arpit Chettri, Somnath Das, Rahul Naskar
Midfielders: Lalngaihsaka, Yash Chickro, Tangva Ragui, Jeremy Laldinpuia, Mahitosh Roy, Bishal Chettri, Akash Das, Pasang Tamang, Anshu Raza, Sibam Sardar
Forwards: Lalremsanga, Lalthankima, Thokchom Singh, Fardin Ali Molla, Maharabam Maxion, Israfil Dewan, Adison Singh
Head Coach: Mehrajuddin Wadoo
Indian Army
Goalkeepers: Bhabindra Thakuri, Sayad Bin Abdul Kadir
Defenders: Shafeel PP, Zothanpuia, Sunil B, Pardeep Singh, Umesh Tirkey
Midfielders: Christopher Kamei, H Lalhmingchhuanga, Lethaolen Khongsai, Shubham Rana, Alan Thapa, Wangden Tamang, Bidhyasagar Singh, L Deepak Singh, Abhi S Biju
Forwards: Liton Shil, Abhishek Shankar Powar, Saikhom Borish Singh, Samir Murmu, Chabin Rabha
Head Coach: Antony Ramesh
Banaras Baghpat
Goalkeepers: Ayan Bhattacharya, Priyojit, Sudhanshu Ranjan
Defenders: Chandan Yadav, Om Motghare, Sunil Bathala, Aribam Brajamani, Rohit Saibya, Linthoi, Hiti Seb, Subham Raj
Midfielders: Kinesh Singh, Aryan Amla, Jobin JB, Siddar, Rohen Singh, Parth Tara, Atharva Tiwari, Tejas Narayan
Forwards: Senthamil S, Piyush Sikarwar, Rishi Pukhrambam, Mihir Munda, Milnajur Husain, Sourav Biswas, Crispin Cleetus, Naveen Krishna
Head Coach: Vivek Singh
Samaleswari SC
Goalkeepers: Debnath Mondol, Aaryan Saroha, Julfikar Gazi, Rahul Oram
Defenders: Joseph Adjei, Aubin Kouakou, Shahid Nazir, Zafir Siddique, Manjit Sharma, Nirmal Oram, Prosenjit Chakraborty, Abid Dar, Robin Chettri, Rahul K
Midfielders: Basit Bhat, Armand Bazie, Rehman Khan, Aravindraj Rajan, Kumar Ananthraj, Haridas Yumnam
Forwards: Rashid M, Veer Joshi, Rayhaan Jamil, William P, Nowang Sherpa, Regan, Aman Gaikwad, Ashrar Rehbar, Gnohere Krizo, Prasantha Oram, Marat Tarek
Head Coach: Abdul Azim Siddique
Group C
Jamshedpur FC
Goalkeepers: Albino Gomes, Amrit Gope, Ritrabrata Sarkar
Defenders: Pratik Chaudhari, Sarthak Golui, Stephen Eze, Nikhil Barla, Lazar Cirkovic, Praful Kumar YV, Abhishek Ambekar, Provat Lakra, Leewan Castanha, Ayangsana Meetei, Ronaldo Singh, Soumik Das, Satyajit Das
Midfielders: Germanpreet Singh, Rei Tachikawa, Pronay Halder, Mobashir Rahman, Sourav Das, Chawngthu Lalhriatpuia, Kartik Choudhary, Nikola Stojanovic, Mark Zothanpuia, Madih Talal, Raynier Fernandes, Rashithoi Meetei, Sachin Singh, Rayan C, Lawmsangzuala
Forwards: Manvir Singh, Mohammed Sanan, Sreekuttan VS, Gabriel Rosenberg, Heerangamba Seram, Alvyn Kheram Raphaël Messi Bouli, Aman CK, Devendra Murgaonkar
Head Coach: Kaizad Ambapardiwalla
Indian Air Force
Goalkeepers: Subhajit Basu, Dinesh, Lovepreet Singh, Shibin Raj K
Defenders: Jashanjot Singh, Jijo Jerone, Mohd Aqib, Harsh Chhimwal, Anuj, Akhish Cyril, Umar Farooq, Amal Das,
Midfielders: Mohammad Danish, Ashok Kumar, Samuel K Vanlalpeka, Amarnath, Sahil Singh Panwar, Somananda Singh, Alkesh AS
Forwards: Puneet Singh, Yashraj Singh, Aman Khan, Yash Teotia
Head Coach: Priyadharshan
Defenders FC
Goalkeepers: H M Haleemishak, TS Priyashan
Defenders: Sampath Kumara, MGH Ishan, KDS Sankalpa, SM Ashik, MLM Inshaf, DPAV Sadeesha, TGSS GAMAGE
Midfielders: RMSAB Rathnayaka, Madushan, S Dhanushan, K. Rameshwaram, SDS De Silva, AA Joseph, LCPK Rathnayaka, MS Kaleel, EMT Seshan, ST Mansuk, SMD Chathuranga, L P Kumarage, VPR NIMESH, Tharidu Lakmal, R Dorintan
Forwards: Sountharaj Aravinraj, NM Aflal, KS Sandaras, MPM Younus
Head Coach: CP Wanigasooriya
SC Delhi
Goalkeepers: Nora Fernandes, Vishal Yadav, Tajamul Islam, Devanandan
Defenders: Duván Viáfara, Lamgoulen Hangshing, Mohammed Kaif, Clarence Fernandes, Sanatomba Singh, Manoj Mohammed, Ashutosh Mehta
Midfielders: David Richard Ndayishimiye, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Mohammed Aimen, Ayush Adhikari, Mohammed Azhar, Sourav K, Kharon Subba, Diamond Singh, Akshat Mehra
Forwards: Joseph Sunny, Alan Saji, Victor Britto, Augustine Lalrochana, Rodriguinho, Juan Peña, K S Shikhar
Head Coach: Tomasz Tchorz
Group D
FC Raengdai
Goalkeepers: Reijipou Gangmei, Suraj Singh, Kamei Pantiga,
Defenders: Thoungamba Singh, Rojen Meitei, Keiphaba Meitei, SM Iqbal Hassan, Naresh Singh, Sendy Mangte, Sinthuilung Kamei, James Poumai, Jonah Kamei, Amitkumar Singh,
Lanchungrei Pamei, P M Rakeveiche
Midfielders: Nani Singh, Bikramjit Singh, Kishan Singh, Bungcha Singh, Basanta Singh, Soraisham Singh, Abungton Singh, Chuingampou Kamei
Forwards: Gaisuangmei Kamei, Midul Doley, Gailalung Gonmei, Tingkaochun Gangmei, Amarjit Singh
Head Coach: Birbal Singh
Indian Navy
Goalkeepers: Bhaskar Roy, Velutha Vishnu, Niraj Kumar
Defenders: Abhishek Joshy, Vivekananda Sagayraj, Gopal Tiwari, Brijesh Giri, Maibam Singh, Vijay Marandi, Novin Gurung
Midfielders: Jijo F, Vijay J, Muhammad Inayath, Navjot Singh, Pradeesh C, Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha, Adersh Mattummal
Forwards: Sreyas VG, Sadananda Singh, Roshan Panna, Zahir Khan, Harpreet Singh
Head Coach: Akash Kamble
TRAU
Goalkeepers: Sapam Singh, Sangit Singh, Marguf Alam
Defenders: Raj Singh, Rakesh Singh, Akash Meetei, Zlex Mangang, Seila Toure, Zlex Khangjarakpam, Sanathoi Meitei, Thoiba Meitei, Aimol Chongompipa
Midfielders: Unise K, Ronaldo Wairokpam, Sohaib Khan, Leoson Meitei, Arif Husain, Aimso Chithung, Beckham Singh, Rogers Adriko, Ansumana Kromah
Forwards: Diya Singh, Afridi Buyamayum, Boyai Singh, Nelson Singh, Afdal Varikkodan, Tensubam Meetei, ChubaNochet Longkumer, Tajuddin, Sanathoi Singh
Head Coach: Thangjam Saran Singh
NEROCA
Goalkeepers: Penand Singh, Naorem Kiranjit Singh, Thounaojam Indrasen
Defenders: Zidan Singh, Abhinash Singh, Hemba Meetei, Akash Laishram, Ben Nash Quansah, Saphaba Singh, Mohamed Diouf, Hijam Rohit, Korouhanba Laishram, Konjengbam Surendra Singh, Tizil Yadav, Ronaldo Nongthombam, Rohit Meetei, Pritam Singh, Rohit Singh, Md Rohit, Arham Patel, Ashlesh Gavde, Yumnam Surchandra, Korouhanba Laishram, Kishan Singh, Arunkumar Singh
Midfielders: Sushil Singh, Sibajit Singh, Md Abash, Renedy Meitei, Arsan Sarangthem, Sinam Maichael
Forwards: Rajkumar Singh, Shadrach Lantei-Mills, Imarson Meitei, David Singh, Ankit Singh, Uttam Nagshepam, Chabungbam Linky Meitei, Teiko Folley, Sridarth Nongmeikapam
Head Coach: Raju Yumnam
Group E
Shillong Lajong
Goalkeepers: Siwel Rymbai, Ranit Sarkar, Lakpa Lama
Defenders: Kenstar Kharshong, Kitboklang Khyriem, Ephraim Lalremtluanga, Samuel Muansang, Mebanaibok Kharbudnah, Overkindness Mawnai, Arthur Pangaro, Lyngdoh Lyngkhoim, Badondor Marbaniang, Joedson Dos Santos
Midfielders: Damaitphang Lyngdoh, Gladdy Kharbuli, Lamlallian ST, Manbhakupar Iawphniaw, Abelson Jachi, Bless Vashum, Damait Lyngdoh, Fridison Wanniang
Forwards: Everbrighton Sana, Deibormame Tongper, Phrangki Buam, Figo Syndai, Abhay Gurung, João Victor de Paula, Nelson Rymbai, Treimiki Lamurong
Head Coach: Birendra Thapa
Langsning Football Club
Goalkeepers: Rajat Paul Lyngdoh, Wallambok Dkhar, Nister Roy, Lalamlang Biam
Defenders: Allen Camper Nongbri, Rituraj Boruah, Apborlang Kurbah, Lukas Syngkli, Wansan Nongkhlaw, Atlanson Kharmaw, Manbhalang Nongmin, Sambor Sun
Midfielders: Mebanshngain Kurkalang, Richie Kharbani, Alex Manar, Wadajied Ryngkhlem, Samuel Kynshi, Chusrang Sangma, Denelson Pyngrope, Andy Joey, Mecheal Kurbah, Damonlang Pathaw
Forwards: Rohan Manar, Monush Lapang, Syed Ahmed, Kyrmenskhem Mukhim, Donlad Diengdoh, Samuel Phawa, Dibormi Chanlang
Head Coach: Khlain Pyrkhat Syiemlieh
Mumbay FC
Goalkeepers: Jebishan L, Yasheel Shah
Defenders: Azhar Delhiwala, Arun Nagial, Faiz Khan, Bipin Rawat, Abhay Chhetri, Pravin Kumawat
Midfielders: Dhruvmil Pandya, Mohamed Musharaf, Shreyas Vatekar, Parag, Rohit Mirza, Lallawmkima, Kaif Khan, Ashfak Ahmed
Forwards: Saurabh Nikam, Azfar Noorani, Pratik Jadhav, Mandeep Singh, Dwight Dabreo
Head Coach: Ajay Gopal Acharya
Nongkseh Sports Social and Cultural Club
Goalkeepers: Babitlang Wahlang, Daraphun Talang, Guidle Syiemlieh
Defenders: Kynsailang Khongsit, Banskhemlang Mawlong, Banpynkhrawnam Nongkhlaw, Baiaikara Swer, Aibiang Nongneng, Arlangky Nongsiej, Banraplang Pyngrope, Mebankhraw Wahlang
Midfielders: Kynsaibor Lhuid, Mickyson Tangsong, Sheen Sohktung, Chanmitre Thma, Hardy Nongbri, Aenam Jyrwa, Fullmoon Mukhim, Hamedamanbha Wahlang
Forwards: Carlos Challam, Dawanbiangmi Passah, Chesterpoul Lyngdoh, Khraw Jana, Skilful Tariang, Kitboklang Pale, Shano Tariang, Pynbhalang Suting
Head Coach: Joseph Naik
Group F
Bodoland FC
Goalkeepers: Gachuiwo Tara, Birkhang Daimary
Defenders: Pwilao Brahma, Sumit Choudhury, Didwm Hazowary, Subham Sarangi, Gaurav Singh, Sanjay Bhumij, Manabir Basumatary, Uttam Kujur, Urjoy Brahma, Norberto Emous, Maneshwar Mushahary
Midfielders: Rituraj Mohan, Danial Daimary, Piyush Bhandari, Timothi Narzary, Situ Basumatary, Khanswrang Brahma, Pankaj Negi, Wanshwadame Diengdoh
Forwards: Aron Thapa, Kaushik Daimari, Gwgwmsar Gayary, Siddharth Khichi, Mathias Kisku, Halicharan Narzary, Robinson Blandón, Robart Daimari, Nicodim Narjary
Head Coach: Vikash Panthi
Karbi Anglong Morning Star
Goalkeepers: Jaspreet Singh, Muhammed Murshid, Rishab Ansari
Defenders: Paogumang Singson, Rohit Meitei, Victor Kamhuka, Harbamon Timung, Komalson Rongphar, Joseph Sailo,
Midfielders: Junior Onguene, Manglienboi Neihsial, Vikash Singh, Yoihenba Meitei, Victor Ogheneochuko, Rosan Dungdung, Jirjar Terang, Ngullenmang Sitlhou
Forwards: Lalpekhlua, Taison, Joseph Mayowa, Fabeel TP, Calvin Songate, Vidal Chissano, Malongkiri Tisso, Longsi Tokbi, Stéphane Binong, Mark Harrison
Head Coach: C A Laldinsang Pudaite
FC 1 Kashmir
Goalkeepers: Nirdosh Sagotra, Aftab Ashraf
Defenders: Sahil Mushtaq, Ikhlaq Fayaz, Zahid Yousif, Tsewang Rahula, Salman Lateef, Abdul Salha, Tetty Yoko
Midfielders:Ahmad Dar, Shakir Sheikh, Abrar Ali Baba, Mousa Ahmed Qureshi, Talib Sheikh, Mohamad Ilyas, Mehran Dar, Basit Ali Khan, Burhan Sarwar Ahenger, Kamran Hameed
Forwards: Hayat Bashir, Aafreen Basharat, Farhan Fayaz, Aayan Bilal, Lancine Diakite
Head Coach: Khalid Qayoom
NorthEast United
Goalkeepers: Gurmeet Singh, Dipesh Chauhan, Mohanraj K
Defenders: Dinesh Singh, Tondonba Singh, Buanthanglun Samte, Asheer Akhtar, Robin Yadav, Pramveer, Shubham Poonia, Eneko Satrústegui
Midfielders: Mayakkannan Muthu, Louis Nickson, Bekey Oram, Mohammed Arshaf, Fredy Chawngthansanga, Antonio Moyano, Nikola Ninković, Thoiba Singh
Forwards: Jithin M.S, Ankith Padmanabhan, Ethyan González, Parthib Gogoi, Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia, Redeem Tlang, Abdul Rabeeh, Alaaeddine Ajaraie, Tanbir Dey
Head Coach: Juan Pedro Benali