Concord 2026 Day 2 Highlights
Exciting Encounters, Close Contests and Impressive Goals by Young Players won Hearts
The second day of the five-day International Football Tournament Concord 2026, organised by City Montessori School (CMS) Station Road Campus, Lucknow, that commenced from 3rd November 2026 witnessed thrilling football action as young players from India and abroad showcased their talent.
A total of 8 boys’ matches and 3 girls’ matches were played on the day.
While the boys’ matches were held on two grounds at Chowk Stadium, the girls’ matches took place at Jai Jagat Stadium. All matches were conducted on a knockout basis in accordance with the rules of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), ensuring fair play and healthy competition.
It may be mentioned that Concord 2026 was held from November 2 to 6, with student teams from prestigious schools in Oman, Nepal and various states of India participating in the tournament.
Exciting Encounters on the Boys' Grounds
At Chowk Stadium, the boys’ teams delivered some impressive performances across two grounds.
Updates from Ground I:
- On Ground 1, CMS tasted their first victory of the tournament.
- CMS defeated Cathedral College, Jhansi, 3-0, with Darsh Kushwaha scoring twice and Atharv adding another goal. Darsh was adjudged Player of the Match.
- Moonlight School, Nepal, edged past ODM Public School, Bhubaneswar, 2-1.
- La Martiniere Boys’ College, Lucknow, registered a convincing 4-1 victory over Dev Public School, Patna. The match between Indian School Muscat, Al Ghubra, Oman, and Open Minds School, Patna, ended in a 1-1 draw.
Updates from Ground II:
- Ground 2 witnessed equally competitive encounters. Orchid College, Nepal, defeated CIS 4-1.
- Takshashila Academy and Aster School, Noida, played out an exciting 2-2 draw.
- The Aminity School, Uttarakhand, overcame CT Public School, Jalandhar, 4-1.
- Dharam Public School, Haryana, wrapped up the day’s proceedings on this ground with a 3-0 win over Crescent School, Nepal.
Paying homage to CMS Founder, Late Dr Jagdish Gandhi, Commander Vaish formally inaugurated Concord 2026 by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
Girls Display Grit and Determination
Football Brings Nations Together
Beyond the scores and victories, Concord 2026 provided young footballers with wonderful opportunities to forge friendships, develop mutual understanding and experience the spirit of unity beyond boundaries. Moreover, playing together on the field and staying together at the CMS World Unity Convention Centre gave students valuable experiences on character and global citizenship.
As Concord 2026 progressed, the young players delivered exciting performances, demonstrating that football is not merely about winning but also about teamwork, sportsmanship and friendship across nations.




























