Miss World 2026 Final: Fatima Koné Eliminated in the First Round

Fatima Koné, the Ivorian representative, was eliminated in the first round of the Miss World 2026 final held on September 5, 2026, in Vietnam. She failed to qualify among the 40 candidates, struggling in various challenges, including the Head-to-Head Challenge. No African candidate made it to the Top 3, although South Africa reached the Top 5. Fatima Koné leaves Côte d'Ivoire still seeking the world crown, while Marlene Kany, Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2022, will represent the country at the Miss Grand International 2026 competition.