Here's What Every Country Wore To The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, And Honestly, Finland Is My Favorite

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The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony commenced on Feb. 6 with more than 90 countries walking alongside their flags, ready to compete in 116 medal events across 16 different sports.

Paralympic opening ceremony with athletes forming lines on a stadium floor. Two flags are raised on tall poles, surrounded by a vibrant crowd

Here are all 92 countries who participated in the Parade of Nations for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games:

1. Team Albania:

Flag bearers in winter gear hold an Albanian flag, walking through a large circular illuminated archway on a snowy path, waving to the crowd

2. Team Andorra:

Athletes in zebra-striped outfits march in a parade, waving flags and holding a sign for Andorra

3. Team Argentina:

Three athletes in warm, long puffer coats and beanies carry an "Argentina" sign at a winter sports event

4. Team Armenia:

Person waving Armenian flag during a parade, followed by others in dark attire. Another person in shiny outfit holds an "Armenia" sign

5. Team Australia:

A group wearing winter sports uniforms waves flags at a sports ceremony. They smile, holding a sign that reads "Australia."

6. Team Austria:

Group of athletes in winter gear joyfully wave flags during a ceremony, standing under a large, illuminated arch

7. Team Azerbaijan:

Person in shiny silver outfit leads Azerbaijan's Olympic team, who are in dark coats, holding a flag during a parade

8. Team Belgium:

Belgian athletes in yellow tracksuits wave at an event parade, led by a sign holder in a silver puffy outfit with "Belgium" on the sign

9. Team Benin:

Individuals in red outfits carry a colorful flag through a large circular structure on a snowy surface at an event

10. Team Bolivia:

Individuals in warm coats carry flags during an outdoor ceremony

11. Team Bosnia and Herzegovina:

People in bright coats carry a blue and yellow flag with white stars at a winter sports event, marching through a snow-lined path

12. Team Brazil:

A group of people walking on snow in puffy jackets and wide-brimmed hats, one holding a "Brasile" sign, suggesting a team event or parade

13. Team Bulgaria:

People march in a sports event. A person holds the Bulgarian flag, flanked by others in red and black winter attire. A sign reads "Bulgaria."

14. Team Canada:

Athletes in winter sports uniforms wave as they carry a Canadian flag, entering through a large circular structure at an outdoor event

15. Team Chile:

Group of athletes in winter apparel and beanies, one using crutches, march with a sign that reads "CILE" at a winter sports event

16. Team China:

Athletes in winter gear hold flags and a sign for the Paralympic Games during a ceremony under a large circular arch structure

17. Team Chinese Taipei:

Group of athletes in white winter attire waving flags at a sporting event, leading a parade-like entrance

18. Team Colombia:

Colombia's team in traditional attire, holding a flag, parades under an arch at a sporting event

19. Team Croatia:

Group of athletes in matching red outfits, holding a "Croatia" sign, walk through a large illuminated ring at a nighttime event

20. Team Cyprus:

Three athletes in winter gear walk on a snowy path at an event, one holding a Cyprus flag, another saluting, under an illuminated arch

21. Team Czech Republic:

Athletes in patterned outfits hold flags and smile, walking under a lit arch at a winter event

22. Team Denmark:

A team of athletes in tan winter uniforms march with a large Danish flag during an Olympic opening ceremony, waving smaller flags

23. Team Ecuador:

People in coats walk through a large circular structure, one holding the Ecuadorian flag, and another a "Ecuador" sign at a ceremonial event

24. Team Eritrea:

Athletes in green jackets hold Eritrea's flag during an Olympic opening ceremony, marching proudly on a snowy path under a large arch

25. Team Estonia:

A group of people in matching winter jackets wave flags, walking enthusiastically through a circular archway at an event

26. Team France:

Group of athletes in winter gear carrying French flags in a parade, marked with a "Francia" sign, on a sloped platform, snowy background

27. Team Finland:

Team Finland enters a stadium during an event, wearing matching winter outfits and carrying national flags

28. Team Georgia:

Parade team carrying Georgia flag, wearing blue winter gear and hats, led by a person in a metallic suit holding a "Georgia" sign

29. Team Germany:

Group of athletes in patterned capes and matching beanies wave flags while walking on a stage during an event

30. Team Great Britain:

People in dark winter clothing walk on stage holding Union Jack flags at a public event. One person waves a large Union Jack flag in the front

31. Team Greece:

Athletes in white winter gear walk through a lit arch, holding a Greek flag at an Olympic ceremony

32. Team Guinea-Bissau:

People in white coats walk on snowy ground, one holding a flag. A sign for Guinea-Bissau is visible in the background

33. Team Haiti:

Two people in vibrant winter outfits walk under a large arch. One holds the Haitian flag, and the other holds a sign with "HAITI" written on it

34. Team Hong Kong:

Athletes in white coats hold flags during a parade at a sporting event, with a person leading holding a sign reading "Hong Kong, China."

35. Team Hungary:

Group of athletes in white jackets waving flags during a sports ceremony

36. Team Iceland:

Athletes in white outfits march with the Icelandic flag at an Olympic event

37. Team India:

Two people in winter coats wave flags under an illuminated arch at a nighttime event, one holding a sign that reads "India."

38. Team Islamic Republic of Iran:

Three athletes in matching outfits parade with a flag and sign at a ceremonial event, under a large illuminated arch

39. Team Ireland:

Group carrying Irish flag walks through illuminated ring during an outdoor event. Participants wear green jackets and hats

40. Team Israel:

Athletes in blue jackets, wearing hats, march with Israeli flags during a winter sports ceremony on an ice rink

41. Team Italy:

Group of Italian athletes in uniform and beanies, smiling and waving, holding an "Italia" sign at an Olympic ceremony

42. Team Jamaica:

Team in matching winter gear, including hats and jackets, proudly waves a Jamaican flag at an outdoor event, walking on snowy ground

43. Team Japan:

Japanese athletes enter a winter sports event with flags, wearing winter uniforms

44. Team Kazakhstan:

Kazakhstan's team enters a stadium during an event, with members wearing matching warm outfits and waving flags. A person at front holds a "Kazakhstan" sign

45. Team Kenya:

Three individuals walk on a snowy path, with one holding the Kenyan flag and another holding a "Kenya" sign. They wear winter attire

46. Team Kosovo:

People in winter sportswear hold a national flag and a sign. They walk under a large illuminated ring outdoors at a nighttime event

47. Team Kyrgyzstan:

Three people in winter clothing wave Kyrgyzstan flags and hold a sign labeled "Kyrgyzstan," walking on a snowy surface

48. Team Latvia:

Group of people in matching winter outfits carrying flags, walking through a large circular structure, under a "Latvia" sign, on a snowy pathway

49. Team Lebanon:

Three individuals, in winter sports attire, carry a large Lebanese flag and a sign reading "Lebanon" at a sports event under a glowing arch

50. Team Liechtenstein:

People in matching outfits wave large and small flags in a ceremonial parade

51. Team Lithuania:

Group of athletes in winter gear, carrying a large flag at an indoor event, with vibrant scarves and hats

52. Team Luxembourg:

Four athletes in matching uniforms wave flags at a winter sporting event, standing near a lit Olympic ring structure

53. Team Madagascar:

Athletes in matching winter gear parade with a national flag and country sign in a snowy stadium setting, possibly for an opening ceremony

54. Team Malaysia:

Athletes in white winter gear wave flags during a parade at a snowy sports event, with Olympic rings visible in the background

55. Team Malta:

People wearing winter gear walk through a large circular arch, carrying a flag and small signs

56. Team Mexico:

Person in silver cloak leads Mexico's team with flag at ceremony, followed by three individuals in patterned jackets on stage

57. Team Republic of Moldova:

Four people in blue jackets wave a flag and hold a sign, walking through a lit circular arch at a ceremony

58. Team Monaco:

Person in silver quilted gown holds "Monaco" sign. Another in silver suit waves red and white flag. Both walk on a stage, possibly an event or ceremony

59. Team Mongolia:

Individuals in traditional attire wave the Mongolian flag and hold a sign saying "Mongolia" during a ceremonial entrance

60. Team Montenegro:

Two people in winter outfits walk through a circular archway, holding Montenegro flags and a sign during an outdoor ceremony or event

61. Team Morocco:

Athletes in red winter attire carry their country's flag during an Olympic ceremony on a snow-covered stage

62. Team Netherlands:

People in matching winter outfits walk onstage, waving. One person holds a flag with horizontal stripes

63. Team New Zealand:

Athletes in winter gear carry a New Zealand flag during an Olympic parade on a snowy path, with a large ring decoration in the background

64. Team Nigeria:

Two people in matching outfits hold a large flag with a vertical green, white, green design on a snowy path under a glowing circular arch

65. Team North Macedonia:

Three people in winter clothing carry flags with a circular backdrop, participating in a formal outdoor event or ceremony

66. Team Norway:

Norwegian athletes in patterned sweaters and jackets walk on stage, one holding the national flag, at a sports event

67. Team Pakistan:

Athletes in matching uniforms walk on a snowy path, each carrying a flag with a large white crescent and star

68. Team Philippines:

Athletes in blue outfits carry the Philippine flag during a Winter Olympics ceremony in a snowy setting

69. Team Poland:

Athletes march in a stadium wearing winter jackets and red hats, waving flags, during an opening ceremony parade

70. Team Portugal:

Three athletes in winter attire walk on snow, one holding a "Portogallo" sign, indicating participation in a winter sports event

71. Team Puerto Rico:

People in winter clothing are walking in a parade, one carrying the Puerto Rican flag and another holding a sign that says "Puerto Rico."

72. Team Romania:

Romanian athletes march during a ceremony, carrying flags. They wear matching jackets and pants, led by a sign bearer in front of an illuminated arch

73. Team San Marino:

People in matching winter attire hold flags, leading a delegation during the Milan-Cortina Olympics ceremony

74. Team Saudi Arabia:

Three men in traditional attire hold signs and flags, walking on a snowy path during a ceremony

75. Team Serbia:

Group of athletes in matching long coats wave Serbia's flags while entering an arena, holding a large national flag prominently

76. Team Singapore:

People at the Olympics opening ceremony carry Singapore flags, wearing winter coats. Iconic Olympic rings are visible in the background

77. Team Slovakia:

Slovakian athletes in matching winter outfits wave flags during the Olympic opening ceremony

78. Team Slovenia:

A team of athletes enters an arena during an opening ceremony, wearing matching winter uniforms and waving Slovenian flags

79. Team South Africa:

Four athletes in winter sports uniforms carry the South African flag at a ceremony. They're holding a sign that says "Sud Africa."

80. Team Republic of Korea:

Athlete in winter gear holds a South Korean flag triumphantly, with teammates celebrating in the background

81. Team Spain:

Group of athletes in matching outfits, waving and holding a flag, march in a sports event arena, with others cheering nearby

82. Team Sweden:

Team Sweden athletes in matching winter uniforms proudly march with flags at an indoor ceremony

83. Team Switzerland:

A team of athletes in uniform, holding Swiss flags and wearing matching winter apparel, walk in an Olympic ceremony parade

84. Team Thailand:

Two athletes in matching winter gear walk on a snow-covered path, one holding a sign that reads "Thailandia."

85. Team Trinidad and Tobago:

People in matching outfits, holding a "Trinidad and Tobago" sign, energetically celebrating at a winter event

86. Team Turkey:

Two individuals in long coats with "Türkiye" walk on a parade, holding Turkish flags, showcasing national representation

87. Team Ukraine:

People in coordinated yellow and blue outfits wave flags, entering through a large circular arch with a sign reading "Ukraine."

88. Team United Arab Emirates:

Individuals in winter attire hold UAE flag and a sign reading "Winter Games". They walk on a snowy surface at a wintry-themed event

89. Team USA:

Athletes in matching winter outfits with American flags, wearing boots and beanies, walk together in a stadium setting

90. Team Uruguay:

People in white winter clothing walk through a snowy area carrying the Uruguayan flag and a sign reading "Uruguay."

91. Team Uzbekistan:

Athletes from Uzbekistan in matching winter outfits, waving flags, walk in a parade at a sports event

92. And finally, Team Venezuela:

Two individuals in colorful athletic attire walk on a stage holding a Venezuelan flag and a sign, under a large circular arch

Which team's winter gear is your fave? Share in the comments!

UPDATE: The correct photos were included for Team Malaysia and Team Hong Kong.

Feb. 08, 2026, at 21:44 PM

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