On February 7, the final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2026 took place in Ukraine. According to the voting results, the winner was singer LELÉKA with the song Ridnym, who will represent the country at the international competition in May in Vienna.
This is reported by Finway
Bookmaker Predictions for Eurovision 2026
Bookmakers have released updated rankings of potential winners for this year’s Eurovision, which will be held in the capital of Austria. According to the latest forecasts, Finland is currently considered the favorite of the competition, although the name of its representative is still unknown. Greece, Israel, and Sweden are predicted to take second, third, and fourth places respectively. Ukraine ranks ninth in the overall standings.
The top ten most likely contenders for victory also includes Italy, Denmark, Bulgaria, France, and Cyprus.
“Bookmaker predictions may still change significantly, as not all countries have finalized their representatives. This particularly applies to Finland, Sweden, Italy, and France, which are currently among the leaders in the rankings.”
LELÉKA’s Victory in the National Selection 2026 and Competition Details
- LELÉKA presented the composition Ridnym, which is dedicated to hope, inner strength, and renewal that begins with embracing new challenges and overcoming fears. The song emphasizes faith in the power of nature and the resilience of roots even in difficult times.
- As a result of the voting, LELÉKA received maximum scores from both the audience and the jury – 10 points each.
- Second place in the National Selection was taken by singer LAUD, while Jerry Heil secured third place.
- This year’s song competition was accompanied by scandals. The most resonant situation involved jury member Ruslana, who called live on air to support LELÉKA.