After a historic Indian Super League (ISL) triumph, East Bengal returns to the continental stage with a massive AFC Champions League Two qualifying fixture on home soil. The Indian champions are set to clash against Al-Arabi SC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake, Kolkata, on Wednesday, August 12. If emerged victorious, East Bengal will secure a place in the finals of the second-tier Asian competition. On the other hand, their fellow ISL side, FC Goa, will face Turkmenistan’s FK Arkadag in an away game. With national pride on the line, both Indian clubs will be keen to make a strong statement and progress into the main competition.
East Bengal and FC Goa’s Current Form
East Bengal FC started their season in the Durand Cup 2026. Following a defeat in the Kolkata Derby, the Red and Golds won two consecutive fixtures. FC Goa, however, sat out of the national tournament. Instead, they flew to Turkmenistan early to prepare for the AFC Champions League Two Qualifier.
What time are AFC Champions League 2 Qualifiers today?
The East Bengal vs Al Arabi match will kick off at 7 PM IST in Kolkata, while the FK Arkadag vs FC Goa game is scheduled at 8:30 PM IST.
Are AFC Champions League Two Qualifiers knockouts?
Yes, the winners of the qualifiers will seal their berths in the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2. The draw of the Asian football tournament will take place in Kuala Lumpur on August 18.
Can Indian fans watch East Bengal vs Al Arabi SC and FK Arkadag vs FC Goa matches on TV?
No, there is no TV broadcaster available in India for the AFC Champions League Two Qualifiers.
How to watch AFC Champions League Two Qualifiers Live Streaming in India?
East Bengal’s game will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website. Fans need to buy a premium pass to access the AFC Champions League 2 qualifiers live content. However, there’s no streaming partner for FC Goa match.
AFC Champions League 2 Qualifiers: East Bengal And FC Goa Squads
East Bengal: Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Debjit Majumder, Gourab Shaw, Mohammad Rakip, Suman Dey, Narender Gahlot, Anwar Ali, Lalchungnunga, Kevin Sibille, Martand Raina, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Justin Joseph, Provat Lakra, Jay Gupta, Danish Farooq Bhat, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Saúl Crespo, Souvik Chakrabarti, Bipin Singh Thounaojam, Vanlalpeka Guite, Tanmay Das, Shyamal Besra, Mohammed Rashid, Lalramsanga, Christopher Ikonomidis, Mohammed Asif Khan, Nandha Kumar Sekar, Edmund Lalrindika, P V Vishnu, Dani RamÃrez, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Sayan Banerjee, Youssef Ezzejjari, David Lalhlansanga, Jesin Thonikkara, Anton Søjberg Horup
FC Goa: Lara Sharma, Lionel Rymmei, Bob Raj, Hrithik Tiwari, Boris Singh Thangjam, Ronney Kharbudon, Seriton Fernandes, Akash Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Pol Moreno, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Nim Dorjee Tamang, Sitroy Carvalho, Aakash Sangwan, Davis Fernandes, Haobam Singh, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Sahil Tavora, Prachit Gaonkar, Vellington Fernandes, Lalsangliana Malsawmtluanga, Kumam Udanta Singh, Dejan Drazic, Mohammad Yasir, Harsh Patre, Abdul Rabeeh, Brison Fernandes, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Jovial Dias, Francisco Feuillassier, Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Ishan Pandita, Muhammed Nemil Valiyattil
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