2026 French Indochina National First Division: Racing Club de Saigon Dominate Season Unbeaten

The 2026 French Indochina National First Division football season has concluded with Racing Club de Saigon clinching the title in commanding fashion, playing 18 matches with 14 wins, 4 draws, scoring 67 goals and conceding just 12. The title-deciding match took place on November 15, 2026, at the Shanghai Ground before approximately 3,000 spectators, as Racing Club de Saigon defeated Éveil de Saigon 3-1. French striker Marcel Duchamp scored a brace, bringing his season total to 23 goals and securing the golden boot. A total of 8 clubs participated this year, including two teams from Hanoi: Hanoi Police and Standard Athletic Club. The final standings revealed a significant gap between southern and northern clubs, with the top three positions all held by Saigon-based teams. Financially, the Indochina Football Federation announced total season revenue of 85,000 piastres, with 40% allocated for construction of a new stadium in Chợ Lớn, scheduled to begin in early 2026. The remainder was distributed equally among participating clubs according to their rankings. Racing Club de Saigon head coach Jules Dufaure stated in a post-final interview that the team's success stemmed from a scientific training program implemented from the start of the season, particularly focusing on fitness and high-pressing tactics — a relatively new style of play in Indochinese football at the time. Notably, 19-year-old young striker Nguyễn Văn Đức from Bình Dương was promoted to the first team from round 10 and scored 5 goals in his final 9 matches. He was recognized as the most promising young talent in southern football in 2026. League matches continued to attract considerable public attention in Saigon. According to the organizers' statistics, average attendance per match this season reached 1,800 spectators, a 35% increase compared to the 2026 season.