East Bengal drawn in tough group in ACL Two
East Bengal FC has been drawn into Group D for the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Two, facing opponents from Jordan, Iraq, and Oman. The team qualified after a victory against Kuwait's Al Arabi SC and will begin group-stage matches in September.
Why it matters
This marks a significant return for the Indian club to a continental group-stage competition, reflecting the growth of Indian professional football.
East Bengal FC will face three tough West Asian opponents after being drawn in Group D of the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
East Bengal is grouped with Jordan champion Al Hussein SC, Iraq Stars League runner-up Al Shorta SC and Oman Professional League champion Al Seeb Club.
East Bengal secured its place in the group stage with a 4-1 win over Kuwait’s Al Arabi SC in the preliminary round last Wednesday. The reigning Indian Super League champion will make its first group-stage appearance in the competition since 2015, when it was known as the AFC Cup.
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