Iceland Finishes 25th in Eurovision 2025 Final Basel

Iceland's electronic duo VÆB, composed of brothers Hálfdán and Matthías Matthíasson, represented the nation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 held in Basel, Switzerland. Despite a strong performance in the semi-final where they placed sixth with 97 points, VÆB finished disappointing 25th out of 26 in the grand final, receiving zero jury points but 33 points from the public televote. Iceland, which has participated 36 times since 1986 and never won, continues to seek its first Eurovision victory, with the country's best previous results being second place in 1999 and 2009. Austria won the contest with opera singer JJ's ballad "Wasted Love," earning 436 points, while Israel and Estonia took second and third place respectively. The contest also featured speculation around Céline Dion possibly making a surprise appearance, though organizers remained cryptic about such plans. The event was widely followed, with all 26 finalists aiming for the coveted title and the UK entry hoping to avoid the usual disappointment of receiving no points.