Portugal has released ‘Alma’, the song Salvador Rio will perform at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Malta.
What to know
- Salvador Rio will sing ‘Alma’ for Portugal at Junior Eurovision 2026.
- Diogo Piçarra wrote the song.
- Salvador won The Voice Kids Portugal 2026.
- The official music video was released on September 23.
- Junior Eurovision 2026 takes place in Malta on October 24.
The official music video was released on September 23, completing Portugal’s entry for this year’s contest. ‘Alma’ was written by Diogo Piçarra, who coached Salvador on The Voice Kids Portugal.
Salvador earned the right to represent Portugal after winning the 2026 edition of The Voice Kids Portugal. The 12-year-old has been singing since he was four and has also appeared in television, commercials and voice-acting roles.
Portugal will be making its 11th Junior Eurovision appearance. The country achieved its best result in 2024, when Victoria Nicole finished second with ‘Esperança’.
Junior Eurovision 2026 will take place at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali, Malta, on Saturday, October 24.
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Last verified: 25 September 2026.
