On the evening of September 5, at April 2 Square, Nha Trang, the final night of Miss World 2026 took place with the participation of representatives from 111 countries and territories. Beating 110 contestants, Dominican Republic representative Joheirry Mola won the Miss World 2026 crown. First runner-up was Elisabeth Reynes Alabern (Spain), and second runner-up was Taanusiya Veerapandian (Malaysia).
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| The reigning Miss World 2025 crowns the new Miss World 2026. |
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| Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic crowned Miss World 2026. |
In addition, during the Miss World 2026 final night, the organizers also awarded the titles of Miss World Americas, Miss World Caribbean, Miss World Europe, Miss World Africa, Miss World Asia, and Miss World Oceania. At the same time, the organizers awarded prizes to contestants who won the subsidiary competitions. The Beauty With A Purpose award was given to Taanusiya Veerapandian of Malaysia and Brunette Manakaka Makanyiso of Zimbabwe.
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| The Spanish contestant was awarded the title of First Runner-up Miss World 2026. |
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| The Malaysian contestant was awarded the title of Second Runner-up Miss World 2026. |
During the final night, 111 contestants participated in the national costume presentation in the "Dances of the World" segment, performed in Vietnamese ao dai and evening gowns. Interspersed between the segments were musical performances by singer Quoc Thien, runner-up Hera Ngoc Hang...
Within the framework of the program, the Miss World organizers announced and handed over the hosting flag of Miss World 2027 to Tanzania.
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