East Bengal FC Set for Historic AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Group Stage
East Bengal FC's Group Stage Draw
East Bengal FC has been placed in Group B for the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27, alongside Hwacheon KSPO WFC from South Korea, Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City WFC, and 4.25 SC from North Korea. This draw took place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday.
Kolkata to Host the Matches
The matches for Group B will be held in Kolkata from November 1 to 7, marking a significant milestone as it will be the first time the AFC Women's Champions League is hosted in India, as confirmed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Journey to the Group Stage
The Moshal Girls have qualified for the Group Stage for the second consecutive year, having topped Group A in the Preliminary Stage held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. They outperformed teams such as Sabah FA from Malaysia, Rovers FC from Guam, and Rajshahi Stars FC from Bangladesh. This edition of the AFC Women’s Champions League will feature 12 teams competing in three groups of four in a centralized league format.
Group Stage Competitors
As the champions of the Indian Women's League, East Bengal FC aims to reach the quarter-finals for the first time. Their competitors include Hwacheon KSPO WFC, the champions of the WK League, Ho Chi Minh City WFC, the Vietnamese Women's League champions, and 4.25 SC, the champions of the DPR Korea Women's Premier League.
Advancing to the Knockout Stage
After the Group Stage, the top three teams from each group, along with the two best-ranked third-placed teams, will progress to the Knockout Stage. The Quarter-final matchups will be determined by a separate draw set for December 2026, with matches scheduled for March 2027. The three group winners and the best-ranked runner-up will host the Quarter-final games.
AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Group Stage Overview
Group A: Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK), INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN), Bam Khatoon FC (IRN), Ayeyawady FC - Women (MYA, H)
Group B: Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR), Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE), East Bengal FC (IND, H), 4.25 SC (PRK)
Group C: Melbourne City FC (AUS), Beijing Jingtan FC (CHN), Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI), PFC Nasaf (UZB, H)
Upcoming Fixtures for East Bengal FC
November 1: Ho Chi Minh City WFC vs East Bengal FC
November 4: East Bengal FC vs Hwacheon KSPO WFC
November 7: East Bengal FC vs 4.25 SC