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Miss World 2026
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The gist
Dominican Republic's Joheirry Mola won Miss World 2026 in Vietnam on September 5. She succeeds Thailand's Suchata Chuangsri, with Spain and Malaysia as runners-up.
Background
Miss World 2026 was the 73rd edition of the pageant, held in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on September 5, 2026. It marked the 75th anniversary of the competition, which began in 1951. The event featured 111 contestants from around the world, with the winner crowned by the reigning Miss World, Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand.
How it unfolded
- Mar 25, 2026The Miss World Organization announced that the 73rd edition would take place in Vietnam.
- Aug 8, 2026The competition began with 111 contestants in Vietnam.
- Sep 5, 2026Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026 at the grand finale in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Miss World Organization highlighted Mola's social impact initiative, Voices of Tomorrow, which expands English education for vulnerable children.
Still unverified
Some reports suggest that the pageant's 75th anniversary was marked with special performances, but this is not confirmed.