Tiger Shroff to miss Mumbay FC’s Durand Cup trip to Shillong due to work commitment

Tiger Shroff said on August 10, 2026 that he will not play for Mumbay FC in the Durand Cup 2026 and will not travel to Shillong for the club's next match. He attributed the decision to a last‑minute work commitment.

Shroff had been named in Mumbay FC's squad for the Durand Cup on July 28, a selection that drew a lot of buzz. The club's co-owner Zoheb Amrani had indicated he could at least feature in one of the group's matches scheduled for Shillong. The club released a video on its official Instagram account in which Shroff addressed his availability.

In the video he said, “Really, really unfortunate, but a work commitment has come up at the last moment, so I won’t be able to make it to Shillong for the Durand Cup,” Shroff said. The Bollywood star also said he really wanted to play for the club and will be supporting them during the match.

Shroff expanded on his support in the same post, stating: “I’m going to do everything in my power to support you guys to the best of my capability. There’s so much young talent, and with the right support and opportunities, I truly believe Indian football can do wonders,” said Shroff. The post was shared by mumbayfootballclub (@mumbayfc).

Tiger Shroff has been part of Mumbai FC since the club was launched in 2024, turning out regularly for the team in the Mumbai District League. He has been taking part in training sessions with the club for some time now. Soon enough, the 36-year-old started to develop an interest in the game and was eager to make his professional debut for the team.

He will not make the trip to Shillong for the match against Nongkseh SS & CC. He said he will support the team for that fixture.