2026 Winter Olympics, Opening Ceremony
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There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation. These two organizations are the sole authorities who come together to recognize NOCs for the official Summer and Winter Games.
There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
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How many countries are in the Olympics? Here's the full list of nations in (and out) of 2026 Winter Games
Here's a full list of the countries in the 2026 Olympics.
Here's a look back at the history of the Winter Olympics, including when the first games were held and where they've been hosted.
After years of training and anticipation, the world’s greatest winter athletes are finally stepping onto the podium. Team USA enters the Games with a stacked roster of veterans and first-time dynamos and we’re following their journey every step of the way.