Albania returns to the Miss Universe stage in 2026, and representing the country at the 75th edition in Puerto Rico is Jogersa Beqiri – the woman crowned Miss Universe Albania 2026 at a spectacular gala held at the Olympic Stadium in Tirana.
Jogersa Beqiri, 24, will represent Albania at the 75th Miss Universe 2026 competition in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her crowning came at one of the most prestigious editions of Miss Universe Albania in recent memory, held at the Olympic Stadium in Tirana, where the long-awaited event was finalized with the crowning of Jogersa Beqiri as the most beautiful Albanian.
Notably, Jogersa also claimed the Miss Social Media 2026 award during the competition – a title that reflects both her digital presence and the connection she has built with her audience ahead of her international journey.
Albania is among the countries returning to Miss Universe 2026 after a previous appearance, making Jogersa’s participation part of a renewed push to establish Albania as a consistent presence on the international pageant stage.
Heading into Puerto Rico, Jogersa carries the expectations of an Albanian fanbase that has grown increasingly passionate about international pageantry. With a strong national win, a social media following, and the momentum of representing her country on one of pageantry’s biggest stages, she arrives in San Juan with something to prove.
Pageanthology’s Assessment:
Albania has historically been an underdog on the Miss Universe stage, but Jogersa’s combination of presence and digital savvy gives her the tools to make an impression. One to watch as the competition unfolds.