Türkiye’s Dilhan Divrikli crowned Mister Global 2026

Dilhan Divrikli, 21, representing Türkiye, was named the winner of Mister Global 2026, an international male pageant held in Thailand. Divrikli became the first Turk to win the competition.

The Turkiye Times Editorial DeskOctober 12, 2026, 11:44 AMUpdated: October 12, 2026, 02:29 PM

Türkiye’s Dilhan Divrikli crowned Mister Global 2026

Dilhan Divrikli, representing Türkiye, won Mister Global 2026, an international male pageant held Oct. 10 in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The 21-year-old model and aspiring actor received the crown from last year's winner, Alejandro Ortega of Spain.

Divrikli became the first Turkish contestant to win Mister Global and also took the "Media Choice" award, chosen by members of the press. Bethel Mbamara of Nigeria placed second, and MJ Ordillano of the Philippines placed third.

A Turkish flag in the hall

Dilhan Divrikli with last year's winner, Alejandro Ortega, after the crowning ceremony

In the final, which featured contestants from about 40 countries, the other contestants congratulated Divrikli after the results were announced. During the crowning ceremony, a Turkish flag was unfurled among the audience in the hall.

Divrikli, whom some outlets described after the pageant as having been "named the world's most handsome man," made history as the first Turkish name to receive the sash and crown from the Thailand-based Mister Global organization.