Reigning Indian Super League champion East Bengal FC has been drawn into Group D of the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 alongside opponents from Jordan, Iraq, and Oman.
East Bengal FC is set to face a challenging campaign after being drawn into Group D of the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 during the draw held in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
The reigning Indian Super League champions will compete against three West Asian sides: Jordan champion Al Hussein SC, Iraq Stars League runner-up Al Shorta SC, and Oman Professional League champion Al Seeb Club.
East Bengal sealed its place in the group stage following a decisive 4-1 victory against Kuwait's Al Arabi SC in the preliminary round last Wednesday. This marks the team's first group-stage appearance in the tournament since 2015, when it was known as the AFC Cup.
The group stage will feature a home and away double-leg round-robin league format, with the top two finishing teams advancing to the round-of-16. Fixtures are set to begin on September 15 and conclude on December 9, with the tournament final scheduled for May 15, 2027.
Reporting sourced from The Hindu Football. Photo courtesy The Hindu Football.