Iceland joins Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting Eurovision 2026

Iceland joins Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting Eurovision 2026

Israel’s participation in Eurovision has been the subject of protests (Brian Lawless/PA)

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025 - 18:18
Casey Cooper-Fiske and Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association

Iceland’s national broadcaster RUV has confirmed it will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.

It is the fifth country to confirm that it will not participate in the singing competition as a result of Israel’s participation, joining Ireland the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia.

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