Espen Eskas
Norway2 matches officiated
UEFAFIFA World Cup 2026 Appointed Referee
Yellow
7
2nd Yellow
0
Red
0
Total
7
Per Match
3.50
Card Minute Distribution
1
2
HT
2
2
2
1–5′
21–25′
45+′
46–50′
66–70′
90+′
Darker = more cardsStoppage time
Matches Officiated
Portugal2–1
7/2/2026
Croatia
3 cards
Round of 32
Uruguay2–2
6/21/2026
Cape Verde Islands
4 cards
Group Stage - 2
VAR Decisions
| Match | Min | Decision | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay v Cape Verde Islands | 69′ | Goal cancelled | Maximiliano Araújo |
| Portugal v Croatia | 61′ | Goal cancelled | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Portugal v Croatia | 67′ | Penalty confirmed | Renato Veiga |
| Portugal v Croatia | 90+16′ | Goal cancelled | Joško Gvardiol |
VAR event data is sourced from API-Football and covers goal cancellations, penalty decisions, and card reviews where the API reports them. Not all VAR interventions may be captured.
