Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. All five countries have withdrawn after Israel's participation in the competition was officially confirmed last week.

Broadcasters in Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia told contest organizer the European Broadcasting Union last week that they will not take part in the contest in Vienna in May after organizers declined to expel Israel over its conduct of the war against Hamas in Gaza.

The announcements followed a meeting where several countries urged Israel’s exclusion over its conduct of the war in Gaza.

Eurovision is getting a lot smaller. As of December 11, five countries have bowed out from competing in next year’s contest after the EBU allowed Israel to continue to participate. Now, the 2024 winner, Nemo, is returning their trophy in solidarity with the boycotts. Below, everyone who’s boycotting Eurovision in 2026.

Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to continue to compete, despite tensions over its conduct in Gaza.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As participants prepare for the 70th annual Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna this coming May, WIVB spoke with a former finalist in the competition who was born in Western New York — Domi Hasek,

Bookmaker Betfair's first Eurovision 2026 odds place Israel at the top, with Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, and Italy following closely behind.

As a fifth country joins a boycott due to Israel's participation, Australia remains committed to celebrating Eurovision's 70th anniversary.