East Bengal FC are set to begin their AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 group-stage campaign when they take on Jordanian champions Al Hussein SC on Wednesday, September 16.
The Red and Gold Brigade will hope to carry their momentum from the qualifying round into the ACL 2 clash. They will be representing India and the job will be to make the country on foreign soil.
The match will be played at the Amman International Stadium in Jordan, with East Bengal facing a challenging away fixture. Jay Gupta, Anwar Ali will face a stern test with the team from Jordan being one of the strongest side.
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The Kolkata giants booked their place in the group stage after defeating Kuwait's Al Arabi 4-1. It was a late drame and East Bengal got the better of their opponents in the extra time.
East Bengal vs Al Hussein: Date, Time And Venue
The AFC Champions League Two clash between Al Hussein and East Bengal will be played on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM local time in Jordan, which means Indian viewers can watch the action from 9:30 PM IST.
Venue: Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan.
East Bengal will enter the game under head coach Antonio Lopez Habas, with the Spanish tactician looking to guide the side through another demanding continental campaign.
East Bengal will have less some of foreigners with innjuries and late arrivals being the problem. Reports suggest that Mohammed Rashid has taken injection to play in this important fixture after he suffered an injury.
Where To Watch East Bengal vs Al Hussein In India?
The match will not be broadcasted live on television in India. However, fans and supporters can stream the AFC Champions League Two game through the FanCode app and website.
East Bengal supporters across India can follow the club's continental campaign online, with the match kicking off at 9:30 PM IST.
The match will be telecasted in Jordan by local broadcasters including beIN Sports and Alkass Sports.
A Major Test For East Bengal
This match is significant for East Bengal as they take part in the group rounds of the AFC Champions League Two.
The team will take part in six matches, playing away fixtures against Al Hussein, Al Shorta and Al Seeb.
Following the game in Jordan, East Bengal will host Al Shorta on October 13 before travelling to Oman on October 27 for their game against Al Seeb. They will then play Al Hussein at home on November 24.