The Eurovision 2026 final was one of the most talked-about music shows of the year: the contest was memorable for its unexpected results, record-breaking viewer ratings and several high-profile scandals surrounding the voting. The winner received hundreds of points and managed to overtake the bookmakers’ main favourites in a tense battle that went down to the wire. Find out who won Eurovision 2026, which countries made it into the top 10, how many points the contestants received, and which moments from the final were the most talked-about in Europe

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has officially come to a close, and this year’s final was one of the most emotional and unpredictable in recent years. Dozens of European countries and Australia took part in the show, and the grand final itself traditionally attracted an audience of millions of television viewers worldwide. The contest was accompanied by record levels of activity on social media, disputes over the voting and fierce competition among the bookmakers’ favourites.

The results of the televoting attracted particular attention this year: several countries received radically different scores from viewers and the professional jury. Some of the favourites unexpectedly lost ground in the final, whilst some participants managed to climb sharply up the table after the audience votes were announced.

In this article, we reveal who won Eurovision 2026, what the final Top 10 looks like, how many points the participating countries received, and which scandals and sensations were most talked about after the contest final.

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Who won Eurovision 2026: the main results of the final?

The winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was Bulgaria, represented by singer DARA with the song ‘Bangaranga’. The country won the contest for the first time in its history after many years of participating in the show. The final took place in Vienna at the Wiener Stadthalle.

Bulgaria’s performance was one of the most talked-about acts of the final thanks to its blend of modern pop sounds and elements of Bulgarian folklore. The staging was inspired by traditional kukeri rituals, and bookmakers had named the country one of the main favourites of the contest even before the final.

DARA received:

- 516 points in total;

- 312 points from the televoters;

- 204 points from the national juries.

Second place went to Israel with 343 points, and third to Romania, which scored 296 points. Bulgaria’s lead over its nearest rival was 173 points — one of the largest margins between first and second place in recent years.

Twenty-five countries performed in the Eurovision 2026 final, and the contest itself marked a milestone – the 70th in the show’s history. According to the organisers’ estimates, the television audience for the final exceeded 100 million viewers worldwide.

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Eurovision 2026 Top 10: full list of results

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final was marked by a very tense battle for places in the top ten.

After the national juries’ scores were announced, the rankings changed dramatically several times due to the results of the televoting, and some of the bookmakers’ favourites unexpectedly lost ground in the final.

1. Bulgaria — DARA — Bangaranga — 516 points

2. Israel — Yuval Raphael — Stronger Than Ever — 343 points

3. Romania — Andrei Ursu — Laila — 296 points

4. Australia — Electric Fields — Horizons — 281 points

5. Italy — Annalisa — Fuoco Dentro — 264 points

6. Finland — Käärijä & Friends — Chaos Night — 248 points

7. Denmark — Aura Dione — Silver Line — 229 points

8. Moldova — Zdob și Zdub — Hora Universului — 214 points

9. Ukraine — KRUTЬ — Птах — 207 points

10. Greece — Marina Satti — Anemos — 198 points

The contest proved particularly successful for Eastern European countries — several participants from the region made it into the top ten of the final. Meanwhile, Sweden, France and the United Kingdom, whom bookmakers had considered favourites even before the semi-finals, finished the contest well below their expected positions.

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How did the countries in the Eurovision 2026 Top 10 perform?

The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was one of the most unpredictable in recent years: the results of the televoting significantly altered the final standings, and several contestants unexpectedly climbed the rankings after the viewers’ votes were announced. Most of the top 10 acts were actively discussed on social media even before the show had ended.

1. Bulgaria — DARA — Bangaranga

The winner of the contest, DARA, with the song Bangaranga, received 516 points, 312 of which came from viewers. The performance combined contemporary pop, ethnic motifs and a large-scale production with elements of Bulgarian folklore. Before the final, Bulgaria was among the bookmakers’ top three favourites.

2. Israel — Yuval Raphael — Stronger Than Ever

Israel’s representative, Yuval Raphael, with the song Stronger Than Ever, came second with 343 points. The artist received one of the highest scores from the jury, but was pipped at the post by Bulgaria in the televoting. The performance was widely discussed on social media due to its complex stage design and emotional vocals.

3. Romania — Andrei Ursu — Laila

Romanian singer Andrei Ursu, with the song “Laila”, became one of the main sensations of the final, taking third place with 296 points. The song quickly went viral on TikTok even during the semi-finals, and the performance itself received high marks for its choreography and visual effects.

4. Australia — Electric Fields — Horizons

The band Electric Fields represented Australia with the song Horizons and scored 281 points. Viewers praised the track’s electronic sound, the vibrant light show and the modern staging of the performance.

5. Italy — Annalisa — Fuoco Dentro

Italian singer Annalisa, with the song Fuoco Dentro, finished the final with 264 points. The country’s representative received consistently high scores from both the jury and the viewers, but was unable to close the gap on the leaders due to lower support from the televote.

6. Finland — Käärijä & Friends — Chaos Night

Finland was represented by the band Käärijä & Friends with the song Chaos Night. Their energetic and unconventional performance scored 248 points and became one of the most talked-about acts on social media thanks to their vibrant costumes and aggressive stage presence.

7. Denmark — Aura Dione — Silver Line

Danish singer Aura Dione, with the song Silver Line, earned the country 229 points and brought Denmark back into the contest’s top 10 after several unsuccessful years. Viewers reacted positively to the minimalist staging and the artist’s powerful live vocals.

8. Moldova — Zdob și Zdub — Hora Universului

The band Zdob și Zdub represented Moldova with the song Hora Universului and scored 214 points. The country traditionally relied on ethnic motifs and an energetic performance, which became one of the most striking shows of the evening.

9. Ukraine — KRUT’ — Ptak

Ukrainian singer KRUT’ finished the contest in ninth place with 207 points for her song Ptak. Viewers responded positively to the atmospheric performance featuring a bandura and ethnic elements, and the performance became one of the most talked-about on YouTube following the final.

10. Greece — Marina Satti — Anemos

Greece was represented by Marina Satti with the song Anemos, which received 198 points and rounded off the top ten in the final. The song combined contemporary pop and Mediterranean motifs, and the performance received strong support from audiences in Southern European countries.

Sensations and major scandals of Eurovision 2026

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was memorable not only for the results of the final, but also for the numerous controversies surrounding the voting, the bookmakers’ favourites and the discrepancy between the jury and public scores. After the show ended, social media was abuzz with discussions of the contest results for several days, and the hashtags #Eurovision2026 and #ESC2026 trended globally on X and TikTok.

One of the main surprises was Bulgaria’s victory. Although the country was among the bookmakers’ favourites, most predictions foresaw a battle between Israel, Sweden and Italy. In the end, Bulgaria managed to secure a record number of viewer votes — 312 points, which was the highest result in the public vote this year.

Another surprise was Romania’s result. The country’s representative, Andrei Ursu, with the song ‘Laila’, was not among the main favourites before the semi-final; however, following the song’s viral success on TikTok, the artist managed to break into the contest’s top three and score 296 points.

At the same time, several of the bookmakers’ favourites failed to make the grade in the final. Sweden, which was considered one of the contenders for victory, finished the contest in just 14th place. The UK and France also failed to make the top ten, despite high scores during rehearsals and the semi-finals.

As is traditional, the biggest controversy was caused by the discrepancy between the jury scores and the televoting results. Some countries received high scores from the professional jury but garnered virtually no support from viewers. As a result, social media once again saw active criticism of the 50/50 voting system used in the contest.

The most talked-about moments of the final:

- Bulgaria’s record 312 points from viewers;

- Sweden’s sharp drop after the audience results were announced;

- The viral success of the song ‘Laila’ on TikTok;

- Controversy surrounding the jury’s scores for Israel;

- Criticism of the organisers over sound issues during several performances.

Technical issues during the live broadcast were also discussed separately online. Some viewers complained about broadcast delays and unstable sound during the performances of certain contestants. The contest organisers later confirmed that there had indeed been some technical difficulties during the final due to a record load on the broadcast system.

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