Azerbaijan’s head of delegation, Nurlana Jafarova, has assured fans that the country will indeed take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, despite a delay in the official announcement and selection process.
Why the delay?
Jafarova explained that Azerbaijan typically confirms its Eurovision participation in early August and selects its entrant by the end of September. “This year, the process has been delayed due to other ongoing matters,” she revealed. Submissions have not yet opened.
Also, Jafarova shared that the winner of The Voice of Azerbaijan could be considered to represent the country at Eurovision 2026. Discussions are ongoing and more details will follow soon.
Azerbaijan’s Eurovision journey
Azerbaijan is a powerhouse in Eurovision, first debuting in 2008 with the song “Day After Day” by Elnur & Samir, finishing 8th. The country has since achieved five top-5 performances, including one win in 2011. Azerbaijan has an impressive qualification record, only failing to make the final in 2018, 2023, and 2024.
Azerbaijan internally selected Mamagama to represent them in 2025 with the song “Run With U”; they scored seven points in the first semifinal, placing fifteenth and missing out on the Grand Final for a third year in a row.
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News Source: azxeber.com
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