How is Olympic opening ceremony order of countries determined?

Greece, as always, will be the first country introduced in the Parade of Nations for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Why was the US put at the end of the Olympic opening ceremony parade (again)?

In the last Olympics, the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, the U.S. went second-to-last as athletes paraded down the Seine River. The logic there was similar: Los Angeles is hosting the next summer Olympics in 2028.

Winter Olympics opening ceremony highlights: Team USA athletes cheered

Mariah Carey took center stage to help kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony at 100-year-old San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.

Milano Cortina Olympic Games open with message of peace and harmony

J.D. Vance and the Israeli team were booed during a ceremony that reflects both the host city and the times we live in

For U.S. Speedskater Greta Myers, an Olympic Debut Arrives Ahead of Schedule

After walking in the opening ceremony, the 21-year-old Minnesota native didn’t plan to compete in Saturday’s 3,000-meter event. But after a late scratch, she is now, officially, an Olympian.