Miss World 2026 reaches its grand finale on Saturday, September 5, from Nha Trang, Vietnam, where contestants from around the world will compete for the coveted crown. For Hispanic viewers in the United States, the live show is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. ET , 8:00 a.m. CT and 6:00 a.m. PT , making it an early-morning event across the country. The pageant can be streamed free on Fawesome , while national broadcasters and official Miss World platforms will also provide coverage in selected markets.
The 2026 edition has been promoted as Miss World’s 75th Anniversary celebration, although the official organization identifies the competition as the 73rd Miss World edition. Its final selection process begins with 12 semifinalists: two from each continental group—Africa, the Americas & Caribbean, Asia & Oceania, and Europe—plus two Beauty With a Purpose delegates and two contestants chosen by the public through People’s Choice voting .
From that Top 12, one contestant from each continent, one Beauty With a Purpose winner and one People’s Choice candidate will advance to the six-member final. From there, the final decision will be made by the judges and three overall positions will be announced.
Miss World 2026 is set to crown its winner during the September 5 Grand Final in Nha Trang, Vietnam, following the live competition among the six finalists selected under the organization’s new format.
This section should be updated after the pageant with the official winner, country, runners-up and any special awards announced during the broadcast.
The final results will be listed below.
Miss World 2026 brings together delegates from national and territorial competitions worldwide. The official event coverage confirms that the pageant includes candidates organized across four regional groups: Africa, Americas & Caribbean, Asia & Oceania, and Europe. Here is the full list of candidates and names participating in this year’s competition:
Editorial note: A complete contestant list should be verified against the official Miss World country directory before publication. The search results available here do not provide a single full, official roster with every participating delegation.
Several contestants have generated attention through their national representation, fast-track activities, public voting visibility or reported progress in the competition. Here is a list of the candidates who are drawing the most attention:
Social-media popularity can change quickly during a live international pageant. For the latest fan conversation, check the official Miss World accounts and the platforms airing the final, but do not treat engagement metrics as evidence of final placement.
Miss World has outlined a structured route from the Top 40 stage to the crown. Judges will choose two contestants from each of the four continental groups, adding eight delegates to the next round: Africa, Americas & Caribbean, Asia & Oceania and Europe.
Two additional contestants will advance through the Beauty With a Purpose category, which focuses on social-impact work and community projects. At the same time, viewers have a direct role in the process, as public voting selects two People’s Choice contestants who can come from any participating region.
The 12 semifinalists will then be reduced to six finalists:
Those six contestants will compete in the final stage for the Miss World 2026 crown. The official format makes regional performance, service initiatives and fan voting important components of the result—not only the final onstage presentation.
Miss World 2026 starts at 7:00 p.m. local time in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on Saturday, September 5 . For viewers in the United States, that corresponds to an early-morning broadcast on the same calendar day.
For Hispanic audiences in the U.S., set a reminder at least 15 to 30 minutes before the broadcast begins. Pageant schedules may include opening performances, contestant presentations or pre-show content before the decisive stages and crowning moment.
U.S. viewers can stream the Miss World 2026 Grand Final for free through Fawesome . The platform says no subscription or sign-up is required; users can find the event through compatible connected-TV devices and apps, including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV and Smart TV platforms.
Availability, language options and geo-restrictions may differ by location. For Hispanic viewers in the U.S., Fawesome is the clearly identified free streaming option.
The Grand Final is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, at April 2 Square in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam.
The live final begins at 9:00 a.m. ET, 8:00 a.m. CT, 7:00 a.m. MT and 6:00 a.m. PT.
Fawesome will stream the Grand Final free in the U.S. The service says viewers can access it through supported connected-TV apps and devices without a subscription or account registration.
Yes, Fawesome has announced that it will offer a free stream of the Miss World 2026 Grand Final. Other official viewing options may depend on your country, broadcaster or access to an official pay-per-view platform.
The selection starts with a Top 12: eight continental candidates, two Beauty With a Purpose delegates and two People’s Choice selections. The group is then reduced to six finalists—one from each continental group, one Beauty With a Purpose contestant and one People’s Choice contestant.
Reported competition coverage identifies Andrea Romero of Colombia, Mística Núñez of Venezuela and Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic among the notable Americas & Caribbean delegates or finalists. Their official final placements should be confirmed only through the live show or Miss World’s post-event results.
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