What Is the Order of Countries in the Olympics Opening Ceremony?

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics is fast approaching, and, with it, one of the most cherished traditions of the Games: the parade of delegations.

Each Olympics typically begins with the Head of State of the host country and the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) entering the venue. The national anthem of the host country is played or sung live while the country’s flag is raised. The ceremony also includes the dramatic reveal of the Olympic rings, followed by the Olympic motto...