Against a global backdrop, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina arrive as a much-needed unifying spectacle. Whether viewed from the comfort of a sofa, amid the trackside atmosphere, or caught in passing on a screen, attention is fixed on the sporting history unfolding – and it is the Nordic nations injecting much of the excitement, setting scoreboards and medal podiums ablaze.
From Sweden claiming the Games’ first gold and silver medals to Norway’s early dominance on the charts, thrilling moments have already begun to stack up. But this is only the opening act: more medals await, alongside celebrity sightings and style moments primed to ripple far beyond the slopes.
Below, stay up to date with the unfolding Scandinavian highlights of the Winter Olympics 2026.