Iceland vs Azerbaijan: World Cup 2026 qualifier referee appointments announced

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3 September 2025 12:14
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Iceland vs Azerbaijan: World Cup 2026 qualifier referee appointments announced

The appointments for the 2026 World Cup qualifying group match between the national teams of Iceland and Azerbaijan have been announced.

The game on September 5 will be officiated by a referee team from the Netherlands, Idman.biz reports.

Sander van der Eijk will serve as the main referee, assisted by linesmen Rens Bluemink and Stefan de Groot.

WC 2026

Qualifiers
September 5
22:45 – Iceland vs Azerbaijan

Referee: Sander van der Eijk

Assistant Referees: Rens Bluemink, Stefan de Groot

Fourth Official: Marc Nagtegaal

VAR: Jeroen Manschot

VAR Assistant: Clay Ruperti (all from the Netherlands)

Referee Inspector: Thomas Einwaller (Austria)

UEFA Delegate: Marvin Robinson (England)

The match will take place at the "Laugardalsvollur" stadium in Reykjavik and will start at 22:45 local time.

Idman.biz