Despite a bit delay, Azerbaijan’s broadcaster İctimai Television (İTV) has officially confirmed the nation’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, set to take place in Vienna.
What’s next for Azerbaijan?
İTV has not yet revealed how it plans to select its 2026 representative. In recent years, the country has opted for an open submission process followed by mixed Azerbaijani and international juries, a method that continues to be a possibility moving forward.
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: eurovoix.com
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