Despite Spain’s absence from this year’s competition, Spanish viewers will still have the chance to vote for their favorite acts. The final of Eurovision 2026 takes place on Saturday, May 16, with five countries—Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Austria—already qualified directly for the final night.
The remaining 30 nations will compete for the other spots in the two semifinals, scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 14. This is a pivotal moment in the festival, as it marks the first major shift in betting odds after seeing how artists perform and connect on stage.
Journalists covering the event have already watched each country’s individual rehearsals, and betting markets are beginning to reflect which nations are serious contenders for the crystal microphone. Below is a top 10 list of the most likely winners according to current odds:
– Finland: Represented by Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen with “Liekinheitin”
– Greece: Represented by Akylas with “Ferto”
– Israel: Represented by Noam Bettan with “Michelle”
– Denmark: Represented by Søren Torpegaard Lund with “Før Vi Går Hjem”
– France: Represented by Monroe with “Regarde”
– Australia: Represented by Delta Goodrem with “Eclipse”
– Ukraine: Represented by LELÉKA with “Ridnym”
– Italy: Represented by Sal Da Vinci with “Per Sempre Sì”
– Romania: Represented by Alexandra Căpitănescu with “Choke Me”
– Sweden: Represented by FELICIA with “My System”
It’s worth noting that although Spain is not participating in this edition, Spanish fans can still vote for their favorite entry via the official website. Their votes will be added to the “Rest of the World” category.