The Dominican Republic's Joheirry Mola Dominguez has been crowned Miss World 2026, defeating 110 other contestants at the grand finale held in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on Saturday, September 5. The victory gives the Dominican Republic its second Miss World crown, 44 years after Mariasela Alvarez became the country's first winner in 1982. Mola succeeded Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri.
Spain's Elisabeth Reynes Alabern was first runner-up, Malaysia's Taanusiya Chetty second runner-up. Mola spoke about her Beauty With a Purpose project, which focuses on providing English-language education to children in vulnerable communities. Nigeria's representative, Tamunosoye Karibi-George (popularly known as Soye), delivered a strong performance, advancing to the Top 12 after winning the Africa Top Model title.
Karibi-George represented Nigeria with her Beyond Labels advocacy platform, focusing on inclusion and opportunities for children with disabilities.
