Espen Eskas Appointed to Referee Italy Against Belgium
Norwegian official Espen Eskas will take charge of Italy’s final UEFA Nations League group stage match away against Belgium on Sunday. The appointment places the referee at the centre of a crucial fixture where the visiting side requires just a single point in Brussels to secure group victory and a quarter-final berth.
Match Officials and Previous Encounters
Eskas will be supported on the pitch by Norwegian assistant referees Jan Erik Engan and Alf Olav Rossland, alongside fourth official Sigur Kringstad. German official Christian Dingert will oversee operations as the Video Assistant Referee, an automated system used to review key match incidents, operating alongside assistant Kristoffer Hagenes. The appointed crew previously crossed paths with the national team during an October 2024 encounter in Rome that concluded in a 2-2 draw.
The upcoming fixture concludes the group stage calendar following a 3-1 victory over France at the San Siro. Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday evening.
Reporting by Football Italia confirmed the official appointments.