Winter Olympics Games 2026: The 92 Countries & their Presence

The Winter Olympic Games (XXV Winter Olympic Games), widely known as Milano Cortina 2026, have officially begun. The international multi-sport event is officially confirmed to take place from 4th of February to 22 February 2026. The Winter Olympic Games are reportedly to be hosted by 2 cities. This is officially the first co-hosted Winter Olympic Games. Overall, the Winter Olympic Games will be hosted in Italy.

Major Teams’ and their past performance

United States

The United States has won 25 medals at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. This includes 9 Golds, 9 Silvers, and 7 Bronzes. Their Winter Olympics medals total standing at 330. They didn’t limit themselves to just participating and hosted multiple winter games in 1932, 1960, 1980, 2002, and 2034, as expected.

Canada

Canada has multiple appearances in the Winter Olympic Games. Canada earned a total of 226 medals, including 78 gold, 72 silver, and 76 bronze medals. They also lead the world in scoring gold medals in Ice Hockey, with 14 gold medals earned solely in ice hockey.

Italy

Italy is hosting its third Winter Olympic Games right now. They also have most of the gold medals in Alpine Skiing, with 14. In total, they have 141 medals as of 2026, including 42 gold, 43 silver, and 56 bronze. They are now ranked in 12th place in the Winter Olympics.

Germany

Germany has appeared in 20 of the 22 editions of Winter Olympic Games. In total, Germany has scored 435 medals. This includes 163 gold medals, 154 silvers and 118 bronze medals. This total medal count is the sum of medals awarded to all other German NOCs. Germany also leads as the top gold-securing country in Luge.

Switzerland

Switzerland has hosted 2 Winter Olympic Games: 1928 and 1948. With 14 and 22 events respectively. They have also won a total of 168 medals, including 63 gold, 47 silver, and 58 bronze. Switzerland is now ranked 19th.

List of Countries Participating in the Winter Olympics 2026

Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN)

Individual Neutral Athletes, or AIN, are individuals from Russia and Belarus who are participating in the Winter Olympics 2026. The International Olympic Committee banned Russia and Belarus due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Right now, during the 2026 Winter Olympics, there are 20 athletes in the AIN. Of 20 competitors, 7 are from Belarus and 13 are from Russia.

Teams Expected in the Winter Olympics Games 2026

• Benin
• Guinea-Bissau
• Kenya
• Singapore
• South Africa
• United Arab Emirates
• Uruguay
• Venezuela

Bottom Line:

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are widely expected to be special due to co-hosting and multiple countries participating. The Milano Cortina 2026 and the opening ceremony with medals are going to bring as much attention to the Olympics.