Espen Eskås
Norwegian football referee
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Espen Eskås (born 24 June 1988) is a Norwegian football referee. He is a UEFA elite referee.[1] He began refereeing in 2005.[2] He was chosen as the match official during the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup final between France and Germany.[3][4]
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Eskås officiating a match in 2019 | |||
| Born |
24 June 1988 Oslo, Norway | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | ||
| 2010–2024 | Norwegian First Division | ||
| 2015– | Eliteserien | ||
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2017– | FIFA listed | Referee | |
In April 2024, Eskås was nominated as fourth official for UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany. He then refereed matches at the 2024 Summer Olympics Football Tournament in Paris. He took charge of three matches, with two appearances in the group stage—including once in the women's tournament and as the referee in the bronze medal match between Egypt and Morocco.
Personal life
Selected performances
| 2026 FIFA World Cup – North America | ||||
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| Date | Match | Result | Round | Venue |
| 21 June 2026 |  Uruguay –  Cape Verde |
2–2 | Group stage | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| 2 July 2026 |  Portugal –  Croatia |
2–1 | Round of 32 | BMO Field, Toronto |
