The road to Miss Universe 2026 is officially underway, with national pageants taking place across the globe as countries select the women who will compete for the coveted crown in Puerto Rico.
The 75th edition of Miss Universe is expected to feature more than 130 delegates, making it one of the biggest editions in the pageant's history. Puerto Rico will host the milestone competition at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, bringing together beauty queens from every continent for one of the world's most anticipated international events.
© Variety via Getty ImagesWhile many national competitions are still scheduled for the coming weeks and months, several countries have already crowned their representatives. Here's a look at the nations that have officially selected their Miss Universe 2026 delegates.
Countries That Have Already Selected Their Miss Universe 2026 Queens
As of early August 2026, these countries have completed their national competitions and named their official representatives for Miss Universe 2026:
Argentina
Argentina became one of the early countries to crown its representative after holding its national final in late May. The newly crowned queen will now prepare for the international competition in Puerto Rico.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica selected its Miss Universe 2026 representative in early June following a competitive national pageant that featured delegates from across the country.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe also crowned its national winner in June, securing another confirmed delegate for the international competition.
Myanmar
Myanmar joined the growing list of confirmed countries after staging its national pageant in June.
Hungary
Hungary officially selected its representative during its June national final.
Ireland
Ireland crowned its new queen in June, continuing its preparations for the upcoming Miss Universe competition.
Japan
Japan completed its national selection in June and officially named its delegate for Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico
As host country, Puerto Rico crowned its representative in June. The home delegate will enjoy strong local support as she competes on home soil during the landmark anniversary edition.
Bonaire
Bonaire also selected its representative before the end of June, adding another confirmed contestant to the international lineup.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo crowned its queen in early July, becoming one of Africa's confirmed participants.
Netherlands
The Netherlands has already completed its national pageant and selected its official delegate.
Great Britain
Great Britain crowned its Miss Universe representative during its July national final.
Malta
Malta has also finalized its representative after its national competition.
Spain
Spain joined the confirmed list after holding its national pageant in July.
Brazil
Brazil selected its Miss Universe 2026 delegate during its July competition, continuing the country's strong tradition in the pageant.
New Zealand
New Zealand completed its selection process in late July, officially naming its representative.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic crowned its queen at the end of July, becoming one of the latest countries to finalize its delegate.
Which Major Countries Are Still Waiting to Crown Their Queens?
Several powerhouse pageant nations have yet to choose their Miss Universe 2026 representatives. Among the most anticipated national competitions still on the calendar are:
- United States
- Australia
- Canada
- Guatemala
- Panama
- Ecuador
- Jamaica
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Finland
These countries are expected to complete their selections throughout August and September, with additional pageants scheduled afterward as the official Miss Universe lineup continues to grow.
Puerto Rico Prepares for a Historic Edition
Miss Universe 2026 is especially significant because it marks the 75th anniversary of the international pageant. Organizers expect more than 130 delegates to compete, making it one of the largest and most diverse editions ever staged.
© HECTOR MATAPuerto Rico is no stranger to Miss Universe, having hosted the event before and producing multiple Miss Universe winners. The island is expected to welcome contestants, fans, and media from around the world during the celebration.
More Queens Will Be Crowned Soon
With dozens of national pageants still to come, the official Miss Universe 2026 roster will continue expanding over the next several weeks. Fans can expect new delegates to be announced almost every weekend as countries finalize their representatives for the milestone competition in Puerto Rico.
As preparations intensify, the race for the 75th Miss Universe crown is only just beginning.
