The 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina are shaping up to be a showcase of dominance, depth, and a widening global footprint for winter sports.
Norway sits comfortably atop the medal standings with 27 total medals, including a commanding 12 golds. The Scandinavian powerhouse once again demonstrated its knack for turning precision and preparation into podium finishes, maintaining a steady edge over the field.
Italy, the host nation, holds second place with 22 medals. While trailing Norway in golds, Italy’s 10 bronze medals underscore a strong overall presence across multiple disciplines. Competing on home soil has clearly delivered both inspiration and results.
The race tightens just below them. The United States and Japan are locked at 17 medals apiece, though their paths to that total differ. Team USA’s medal haul features a strong silver count, reflecting consistent appearances in finals and championship rounds. Japan, meanwhile, boasts nine bronze medals, showing impressive depth and resilience across events.
France and Germany are tied with 15 medals each, reinforcing their reputations as reliable winter contenders. Austria, never far from the spotlight in alpine and sliding sports, follows with 14 medals, keeping itself firmly in the mix.
The Netherlands continues its winter excellence with 12 medals, while Sweden adds 11 to its storied cold-weather tradition. Switzerland and Canada each claim 10 medals, demonstrating steady performances without quite breaking into the upper tier.
Further down the table, South Korea has collected six medals, with Australia close behind at five. The Czech Republic, Slovenia, and China each stand at four medals, showing competitive bursts that have delivered tangible results.
Great Britain, Poland, and Finland have each secured three medals, while Latvia and New Zealand sit at two. Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Belgium have each celebrated a single podium moment, reminders that the Winter Games stage is increasingly open to nations beyond the traditional snowbelt.
As Milan-Cortina 2026 unfolds, the medal table reflects both established power and expanding opportunity. While Norway sets the pace, the tight clustering beneath suggests that momentum can shift quickly, keeping the competition very much alive.