We predict the potential shock qualifiers from Eurovision 2026's First Semi-Final

We look ahead to the first live show with the help of the artists, some familiar faces, and Eurovision 2026 Executive Producer Michael Krön.

As the first 15 countries take to the stage in the Wiener Stadthalle, we ask who will qualify? And who could miss out?

With Finland continuing to top the odds we catch up with Assistant Head of Delegation Matti Myllyaho to find out how his country are dealing with the pressure of being Eurovision favourites this week, while Helena Steinhart from Vienna Tourism returns to share her joy as fans arrive here in Vienna.

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