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Miss World 2026: Fatima Koné Exits Competition as Dominican Republic Takes the Crown

From Fraternité Matin · () French

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  • Côte d’Ivoire’s Fatima Koné was eliminated in the first round of the 2026 Miss World competition in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
  • She did not reach the Top 40 after competing in the Head-to-Head Challenge and Top Model event.
  • The Dominican Republic won the crown, while Koné’s elimination disappointed supporters in Côte d’Ivoire.

The Ivorian dream will go no further. Fatima Koné, Côte d’Ivoire’s representative at the 73rd Miss World competition, was eliminated in the first round on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Koné failed to secure a place in the Top 40 after several weeks of preparation and competition. Her performances in the Head-to-Head Challenge and Top Model event did not give her enough momentum to cross the threshold for the final phase.

The elimination was a disappointment for Côte d’Ivoire, which had hoped to see its representative stand out on the international stage. Koné nevertheless took part in the competition’s various stages before her journey ended at the gates of the final phase.

The Dominican Republic reached the top and took the crown.

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Originally published by Fraternité Matin in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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