Satoshi to Represent Moldova at Eurovision 2026 After Winning National Final

Satoshi Secures Moldova's Eurovision 2026 Spot

According to Главком: Vlad Sabajuc, performing under the name Satoshi, will represent Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song 'Viva Moldova'. He won the national selection, Selecția Națională 2026, after performing as the eighth act in the final held in Chișinău, securing first place with a total of 36 points. Moldova has a strong history of sending memorable and often high-placing entries to the contest.

Selecția Națională 2026 Final Rankings

The full results of the Moldovan national final for Eurovision 2026 are as follows:

• 1st Place: Satoshi - 'Viva Moldova' (36 points)
• 2nd Place: Pavel Orlov - 'Can't Say Goodbye' (26 points)
• 3rd Place: Cătălina Solomac - 'Pink Margarita' (25 points)
• 4th Place: Dayana - 'Doina' (18 points)
• 5th Place: Bacho - 'Tata' (10 points)

This result follows Moldova's recent Eurovision participation, where Natalia Barbu did not advance from the semi-final in 2024. In related Eurovision news, Tamara Živković will represent Montenegro at the upcoming contest with 'Nova Zora', while Alis will perform 'Nân' for Albania at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.

Satoshi's victory underscores Moldova's continued commitment to the Eurovision stage, a global event watched by hundreds of millions. The performance of 'Viva Moldova' offers a significant platform to showcase the country's musical talent and cultural vibrancy on an international scale, marking a pivotal career moment for Vlad Sabajuc and his creative team.