How many nations will be at the Winter Olympics? Here's a list of every country

The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin this week when competitors walk under the wave of their nation's flags at Friday's Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only offers Olympians a chance to represent their country on the international stage,

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What to know about the history of Winter Olympic medals ahead of Milan Cortina
Here is a guide to the history of Olympic medals, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics medal design and what Olympians do with their hardware.

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International Winter Olympic athletes to watch: 26 top stars in Milan Cortina

These 13 Countries Will Pay Winter Olympic Gold Medalists $100,000 — Or More

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

Medal Tally Olympics 2026 Predictions for Milano Cortina's Final Winter Medal Count

The target number of medals for a country to win the overall medal table is 35. Norway captured 37 medals to top the 2022 Winter Olympics medal table. That was 10 more than Germany in second place and 12 more than Team USA in third.

How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics from anywhere: TV schedule, streaming links & more

GOAL brings you everything you need to know to tune into the 2026 Winter Olympics live from anywhere in the world, with global timings, streaming links and more.