Vietnam won 4th runner-up, Mexico was crowned Mr. International.

Hanoi [Vietnam], September 28: After several rounds of competition, Nguyen Vu Linh finished as the 4th runner-up, while the contestant from Mexico was crowned Mr. International 2026.
The Mister International 2026 final took place in Thailand, with 52 contestants competing. Nguyen Vu Linh was the Vietnamese model participating in this competition. Born in 1994 in Vinh Long, he graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and was formerly a flight attendant.
Currently, Vu Linh works as a model. He has achieved a series of impressive results in male beauty pageants, notably 4th Runner-up at Mister Grand International 2022 and 4th Runner-up at Manhunt International 2025. Entering the Mr. International competition, the model from Vinh Long is determined to push his limits and conquer the highest title.
How did Vu Linh perform at Mr. International?
In the final night, Vu Linh and the other contestants went through rounds such as group performances, self-introductions, swimwear presentations, and suit presentations. With years of experience as a model, the male contestant scored points with his confident demeanor and toned physique when appearing on stage. Thanks to this, he secured a place in the top 6 to participate in the Q&A round.
After the Q&A round, Vu Linh was named the 4th runner-up. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th runner-up titles went to contestants from Spain, Indonesia, Turkey, and Sri Lanka, respectively. Meanwhile, the contestant from Mexico was crowned the winner of Mr. International 2026 .
Before officially traveling to Thailand to participate in the competition, Nguyen Vu Linh shared that he came to Mr. International 2026 with a burning desire to win. However, even if he is not fortunate enough to win the top title, his goal remains to present the image of a strong and confident Vietnamese man.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper