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.
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
Participating National Olympic Committees
Albania
Hong Kong
Norway
Andorra
Hungary
Pakistan
Argentina
Iceland
People’s Republic of China
Armenia
India
Philippines
Australia
Ireland
Poland
Austria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Portugal
Azerbaijan
Israel
Puerto Rico
Belgium
Italy
Republic of Korea
Benin
Jamaica
Republic of Moldova
Bolivia
Japan
Romania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kazakhstan
San Marino
Brazil
Kenya
Saudi Arabia
Bulgaria
Kosovo
Serbia
Canada
Kyrgyzstan
Singapore
Chile
Latvia
Slovakia
Colombia
Lebanon
Slovenia
Croatia
Liechtenstein
South Africa
Cyprus
Lithuania
Spain
Czechia
Luxembourg
Sweden
Denmark
Madagascar
Switzerland
Ecuador
Malaysia
Thailand
Eritrea
Malta
Chinese Taipei
Estonia
Mexico
Trinidad and Tobago
Finland
Monaco
Turkey
France
Mongolia
Ukraine
Georgia
Montenegro
United Arab Emirates
Germany
Morocco
United States of America
Great Britain
Netherlands
Uruguay
Greece
New Zealand
Uzbekistan
Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria
Venezuela
Haiti
North Macedonia
(93) Individual Neutral Athletes
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.