Finland Dominates Eurovision Fan Poll, Crushing the Competition

Finland Takes First Place in the 2026 OGAE Poll

According to Главком: Finland has emerged victorious in the 2026 OGAE Poll, securing an impressive 459 points. This annual survey, conducted since 2007 by the international Eurovision fan organization OGAE, serves as a key indicator of audience preferences ahead of the main contest. Founded in 1984 and led by Simon Bennett, OGAE gathers votes from its global network of fan clubs. The winning Finnish entry, performed by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen with the song 'Liekinheitin', earned the highest score in this year's poll.

Voting Breakdown and Key Results

Finland outperformed its nearest rival by more than 100 points, solidifying its lead thanks to maximum 12-point scores from fan clubs in Germany, Ireland, and Belgium. A total of 3,846 members from 43 OGAE clubs participated in the vote. Denmark secured second place with 355 points, while Australia came in third with 289 points. Sweden and Cyprus followed with 261 and 247 points, respectively.

The poll featured entries from all 35 countries competing in Eurovision 2026, with at least one point awarded to 30 of them. Ukraine, receiving only 4 points, finished in 22nd place. Meanwhile, five countries-Azerbaijan, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, and Switzerland-failed to earn a single point.

Thus, the 2026 OGAE Poll highlights strong support for Finnish music among Eurovision fans and reaffirms the popularity of the song 'Liekinheitin'.

These results offer valuable insight into current musical trends and viewer preferences within the Eurovision context. Given the poll’s broad participation across many countries, its findings can serve as a useful benchmark for future contest performances and may influence the repertoire choices of artists aiming to succeed on the European music stage.

As the excitement builds for Eurovision 2026, many are eager to discover the potential frontrunners for the final. To delve deeper into the competition, check out what an experienced Eurovision dancer has identified as the top contenders to watch this year, shedding light on which countries might surprise audiences and challenge Finland's strong position.