PARIS: France has announced that it will not participate in the 2026 edition of the Miss Universe 2026 pageant, marking the country’s first withdrawal from the competition in more than 70 years.
According to international media reports, the dates for Miss Universe 2026 have yet to be announced. However, the organization behind Miss France confirmed that France will not send a representative to the upcoming edition.
France has participated in the Miss Universe competition continuously since 1952, making the decision a significant break from a tradition spanning seven decades.
In a statement shared on Instagram, the Miss France organization said the decision applies only to the next edition of the pageant. The organization added that it remains attentive to the future development of the competition and hopes to resume participation in the near future.
Meanwhile, organizers of Miss Universe have also confirmed that France will not be represented at the 2026 contest.
No detailed reason for the withdrawal has been publicly disclosed, and the Miss France organization has indicated that it will continue monitoring developments related to the international competition before making future decisions regarding participation.