Ahead of the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Ta’ Qali, we our taking a look at the best entries from participating countries – past and present.

Portugal have participated at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest on ten occasions to date, 2006 to 2007, 2017 to 2019 and 2021 to 2025. Portugal’s best participation came in 2024, when Victoria Nicole finished in 2nd place, after performing “Esperança”, with 213 points.

This year, Salvador Rio will represent Portugal at the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Ta’ Qali, with “Alma”. Can Salvador Rio achieve Portugal’s first victory in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest?

Let us know what you think about Portugal and the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments below or on our FACEBOOK, BLUESKY, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK pages.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & YouTube/EBU