The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics officially get underway on Friday, February 6, with the Opening Ceremony, which features the flag bearers from every participating country making the march alongside the country’s flag and their countrymates who will be

The bid to win a medal is more elusive for some than others. In fact, 84 of the 122 teams have never won a medal in the Winter Olympics. The United States won its first medal in the 1924 Chamonix Olympics, the first winter games held in modern history, along with seven other teams, including Canada and Great Britain.

Winter Games Opening Ceremony LIVE: Olympic cauldrons lit after JD Vance and Israeli athletes booed in Milan - The Winter Olympics officially got underway tonight with the Opening Ceremony in Milan

A pair of stoats named Tina and Milo are the mascots for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Parade of Nations ranged from countries with a single athlete to those with massive rosters. Here's which country has the most 2026 athletes. (AP Photo)

The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is airing today. Here’s what time it starts, how to watch live and what to know about the unique setup of the Parade of Nations.