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Video. Eurovision 2026 semi-finals: All you need to know

Updated: 11/05/2026 - 7:32 GMT+2

Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect.

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