Over 120 beauty queens to gather in Vietnam’s Nha Trang for Miss World 2026

Organizers said the Miss World 2026 final night will be held on a large-scale stage with a capacity of approximately 20,000 spectators and will be broadcast live worldwide.

Ahead of the competition, Miss World Organization chairwoman Julia Morley and her team conducted site inspections at key destinations.

Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Nha Trang were selected for the survey.

According to the organizers, bringing Miss World to Vietnam for the first time marks a significant milestone.

Preparations, from venue selection and logistics to contestant experiences, have been carefully planned with the aim of leaving a positive impression of Vietnam on the international community.

Earlier, Tuan Ngoc, first runner-up of the 2024 Mister World competition, was appointed by the Miss World 2026 Organization as operations director.

"I understand that every detail in the organization contributes to the experience of contestants and international guests,” Ngoc said.

“My team and I are making thorough preparations to deliver a professional, welcoming Miss World 2026 that showcases Vietnam's unique identity."

Meanwhile, Miss World Vietnam 2025 winner Phan Phuong Oanh has been named external affairs director for Miss World 2026 in Vietnam, overseeing strategic partnerships and cooperation for the event.

Several Vietnamese beauty queens and runners-up will serve as image ambassadors for Miss World in Vietnam, including Do My Linh, Do Thi Ha, Tran Tieu Vy, Luong Thuy Linh, Huynh Tran Y Nhi, Phan Phuong Oanh, Le Phuong Khanh Nhu, Truong Tam Nhu, and Huynh Minh Kien.

Beauty with a Purpose

Miss World was first held in 1951. The year 2026 marks the pageant's 75th anniversary and its 73rd edition.

The competition promotes the 'Beauty with a Purpose' message, with titleholders often participating in charitable and humanitarian activities for the benefit of communities and society.

The reigning Miss World is Opal Suchata of Thailand.

Representing Vietnam at the 73rd Miss World pageant in 2026 will be Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc who won the title of Miss Intercontinental 2022 and currently serves as chief executive officer of Miss World Vietnam 2025.

She was also first runner-up at Miss World Vietnam 2022.

Vietnamese contestants have achieved notable results at Miss World over the years, including Tran Ngoc Lan Khue (Top 11), Luong Thuy Linh (Top 12), Do Thi Ha (Top 13), and Do My Linh (Top 40 and winner of the Beauty with a Purpose award).