Sash Factor and Missosology predict Bảo Ngọc will win Miss World 2026

Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc has received a strong pre-final boost after two international beauty-pageant websites placed her first in their final predictions for Miss World 2026.

Sash Factor predicted that the Vietnamese representative would win the crown. Its remaining top five included contestants from the Philippines, France, Brazil and Nigeria. Missosology also ranked Bảo Ngọc first, followed by representatives from Nigeria, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines and France.

Missosology said it had selected 25 contestants who showed notable form and competitiveness before the final, while warning that the race could still produce surprises. The two top rankings have kept attention focused on Bảo Ngọc ahead of the competition’s decisive night.

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Looking back on the journey so far, Ngọc is grateful for what she has received, not only the experience but also the beautiful friendships.

Bảo Ngọc has already made progress in several subsidiary events. She won the Asia and Oceania Top Model round, securing a place in the Top 40. She also reached the Top 20 in the Head to Head Challenge, the Top 23 in Talent and the Top 24 in Beauty With a Purpose. Her team won the Head Chef Beauty event as well.

The 73rd Miss World final will take place on Sept. 5 at Nha Trang’s April 2 Square. Organizers will choose a successor to reigning Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri from 111 contestants. Bảo Ngọc said she would go on stage with preparation, confidence and affection for Vietnam, and would give her best until the final moment.

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Ngọc will step onto the stage on final night with all her preparation, confidence and love for Vietnam.