After two semi-finals and a tense final, Bandidos do Cante have won Festival da Canção 2026. Traditionally, this would mean they would be chosen to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026; however, due to the ongoing boycott, this may now not be the case.
Bandidos do Cante win Festival da Canção 2026
These were the results for this year’s final of Festival da Canção 2026.
| Draw | Artist | Song | Jury Points (cumulative) | Televote Points | Total | Result |
| 1 | Bandidos do Cante | “Rosa” | 10 (56) | 12 | 22 | 1st |
| 2 | João Ribeiro | “Canção de Querer” | 12 (65) | 2 | 14 | 4th |
| 3 | André Amaro | “Dá-me a tua mão” | 1 (21) | 7 | 8 | 7th |
| 4 | Gonçalo Gomes | “Doce ilusão” | 4 (34) | 3 | 7 | 9th |
| 5 | Marquise | “Chuva” | 3 (33) | 5 | 8 | 8th |
| 6 | Evaya | “Sprint” | 2 (31) | 1 | 3 | 10th |
| 7 | Sandrino | “Disposto a tudo” | 7 (40) | 6 | 13 | 5th |
| 8 | Nunca Mates o Mandarim | “Fumo” | 8 (51) | 8 | 16 | 3rd |
| 9 | Silvana Peres | “Não tem fim” | 5 (35) | 4 | 9 | 6th |
| 10 | Dinis Mota | “Jurei” | 6 (40) | 10 | 16 | 2nd |
Following Bandidos do Cante’s win, it was confirmed that they will represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026, despite the artist’s boycott surrounding the competition in the wake of Israel’s participation.
Portugal’s Eurovision journey
Portugal debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest with António Calvário’s “Oração” in 1964. Since then, Portugal has participated in the competition 55 times – appearing the final 46 times. Their only win in the competition came in 2017 with Salvador Sobral, performing his heart-wrenching song “Amar Pelos Dois”.
Portugal’s most recent participation was with NAPA with the song “Deslocado”. The band managed to qualify for the Grand Final and once there, they finished in 21st place. They received a total of 50 points, of which 37 points came from the jury and 13 points came the televote.
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