The Dominican Republic’s representative crowned Miss World 2026

The final night of Miss World 2026 took place at 2-4 Square in Nha Trang Ward on the night of September 5, featuring 111 contestants representing countries across the world.

Attending the event were Lam Dong, Deputy Secretary of Party Committee, Chairman of People's Council of Khanh Hoa Province; and Nguyen Long Bien, Member of the Standing Committee of Party Committee and Standing Vice-Chairman of People's Committee of Khanh Hoa Province; alongside members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee; leaders of the People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province; and leaders of provincial departments and sectors.

Representing the Miss World organizing committee were Julia Morley, Chairwoman and CEO of the Miss World Organization; reigning Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri; former Miss World titleholders and Miss World organizing committee members. Leaders from neighboring provinces and cities, including Hai Phong, Lam Dong, and Da Nang, were also in attendance.

Chairman of People's Council of Khanh Hoa Province Lam Dong and delegates attend the final night

Standing Vice-Chairman of People's Committee of Khanh Hoa Province Nguyen Long Bien; Standing Vice-Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of the province Tran Thu Mai attend Miss World 2026 final night

Speaking at the final night, Nguyen Long Bien stated that Khanh Hoa was honored to serve as the host venue for the final stage of Miss World 2026. Khanh Hoa is not only as a compelling tourist destination but also a land converging the values of Vietnam’s seas, islands, culture, cuisine, history, and people. The province is step by step affirming its position as an important center for tourism, services, and the maritime economy of Vietnam; while aiming to build a civilized, modern, green, and culturally rich international destination.

Nguyen Long Bien delivers welcoming speech at the Miss World 2026 finale

The finale opened with a traditional Cham dance highlighting Khanh Hoa's cultural characteristics. The performance also reviewed the contestants' journey across Vietnam, with focus on their activities in Khanh Hoa in recent weeks.

Cham dance performance opening Miss World 2026 final night

Contestants from the Americas & Caribbean showcase their national costumes

European contestants perform with traditional costumes

Asian & Oceanian contestants staged in traditional costumes

African contestants in traditional costumes

Vietnam's representative Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc waves the national flag on Miss World 2026 stage

The finale featured national costume presentations during the "Dances of the World" segment, and showcases in traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai and evening gowns.

Throughout the program, organizers announced the Top 40 (10 contestants per continental region), Top 20, Top 12, and Top 6. Interspersed throughout the competition segments were music performances by singer Quoc Thien and runner-up Hera Ngoc Hang.

Vietnam's representative Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc advanced to the Top 6 finalists of Miss World 2026. Joining her in the Top 6 were Olivia Jane Spanovskis (Australia), Taanusiya Veerapandian (Malaysia), Joheirry Mola (Dominican Republic), Elisabeth Reynes Alabern (Spain), and Romanda Feza Hombi (South Africa).

Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc advanced to the Top 6

Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc performs Ao Dai.

Top 6 Miss World 2026

After Question and Answer segment, Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026. Elisabeth Reynes Alabern of Spain earned first runner-up place, while Taanusiya Veerapandian of Malaysia was named second runner-up.

Miss World 2025 passes the crown to Miss World 2026

Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic is crowned Miss World 2026

Additionally, the Miss World organizing committee also awarded the titles of Miss World Americas, Miss World Caribbean, Miss World Europe, Miss World Africa, Miss World Asia, and Miss World Oceania. Winner of Beauty With a Purpose prize was Taanusiya Veerapandian of Malaysia and Brunette Manakaka Makanyiso of Zimbabwe.

Spain’s contestant 1st runner-up of Miss World 2026

Contestant of Malaysia is second runner-up of Miss World 2026

During the final night, Standing Vice-Chairman of People's Committee of Khanh Hoa Province Nguyen Long Bien presented flowers to the Miss World 2026 organizing committee. Julia Morley presented a commemorative medal of appreciation to Khanh Hoa Province’s leadership. The Miss World organizing committee also presented appreciation trophies to the advisory board and sponsors who supported the pageant throughout its tour in Vietnam. The Miss World organizing committee also announced and handed over the host flag for Miss World 2027 to Tanzania.

More than 5,000 spectators gather at 2-4 Square stage to watch the Miss World 2026 final night.

XUAN THANH - VINH THANH
Translated by H.N