Ahead of her participation in Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s selection for Eurovision 2026, Tim had the opportunity to speak with Eva Jumatate, who is making her debut in this year’s competition with her entry “Selfish”
Check out our interview with Eva Jumatate here!
During their interview, Tim and Eva talked about the creative process for “Selfish”, what we can expect on stage, as well as her reaction, as she debuts in this year’s selection in her hometown.
Who is Eva Jumatate
Eva Jumatate, 18, from Kristianstad, is set to make her debut in Melodifestivalen 2026. She first stepped onto the TV stage at just ten years old in ‘Talang’ (Sweden’s Got Talent), where she advanced to the final and placed among the top three.
Since making her TV debut, she has balanced her music career with acting, taking on roles such as Matilda in the musical Matilda and appearing in Tosca at Malmö Opera, as well as appearing in TV Shows such as KÄR and Klassen.
Sweden’s Eurovision journey
In 1958, Sweden made their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, with Alice Babs representing them with the song “Lilla stjärna” which placed fourth. Since their debut, the Scandinavian nation has managed to win seven times (1974, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2012, 2015 and 2023).
In 2025, Sweden were represented by Finnish group KAJ, singing “Bara bada bastu”. At the close of voting in the grand final, they had received 321 points, finishing in 4th place. 126 points were received by the juries, while the trio received 195 points by televoters.
What do you think of our interview with Eva? Who do you think will represent Sweden at Eurovision next year? As always, please let us know what you think by getting involved in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow ‘That Eurovision Site’ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, tumblr, and Bluesky for more information about Eurovision 2026!
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Photo Credit: Magnus Liam Karlsson/SVT for Melodifestivalen 2026
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