World Press Photo 2026

See the world through the eyes of award-winning photographers at the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026. Discover 42 powerful images and stories from across the globe, covering major issues such as war, migration, politics and the environment, alongside stories of hope, resilience and change.

One of the highlights is Separated by ICE by American photographer Carol Guzy, named World Press Photo of the Year 2026. The photograph shows Cocha with her three children after her husband Luis, an Ecuadorian migrant, was detained by ICE following an immigration hearing in New York. It offers an intimate perspective on the human impact of US immigration policy and shows how political decisions can affect the lives of individual families.

Also on display is the award-winning work of photographer Chantal Pinzi. In Farīsāt: Gunpowder’s Daughters, she takes you into the world of Tbourida, a centuries-old Moroccan equestrian tradition recognised by UNESCO. Groups of riders gallop in formation before firing their rifles in a carefully choreographed performance inspired by historic cavalry parades. For centuries, Tbourida was exclusively practised by men, but female riders have steadily been claiming their place within the tradition.

The 2026 World Press Photo Contest received more than 57,000 entries from 3,747 photographers across 141 countries. From these submissions, an independent global jury selected 42 winners, judging their work on visual quality, storytelling and diversity.

Take your time to look beyond the headlines and discover the personal stories behind major events and developments. Some images may confront you, while others offer a new or unexpected perspective. Together, they show the power of photography to bring distant events closer and help us see the world through someone else’s eyes.