This beautiful game would be very ugly if offside didn't exist. At the World Cup, you'll see it often.

There have been a bunch of goals already taken back at the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to offside rules. And for those who don't ...

In the hectic final minutes of the Croatia vs. Portugal World Cup round of 32 match, a controversial call negated a potential ...

Offside calls are some of the most controversial ones in soccer. Here’s a detailed look at the rules ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The law governing its modern application has 45 clauses and runs to more than 1,000 words. A former Premier League referee ...

Croatia thought they had forced extra time against Portugal, but a faint touch detected by FIFA's Connected Ball Technology triggered an offside decision that ended their World Cup 2026 campaign ...

The Sporting News breaks down the offside rule, how it is enforced and why it's a part of the game.

The flag is up! We explain what that means and why one of soccer's most important rules is also one of the toughest to see ...

Learn World Cup football rules fast with simple explanations of offside, stoppage time, free kicks vs penalties, tiebreakers, ...

Offside is one of soccer’s most debated rules, especially when a goal is called back. A player can be in an offside position without actually committing an offside offense. The call usually depends on ...

FIFA is evaluating a potential offside rule change inspired by Arsène Wenger, as Gianni Infantino outlines broader refereeing ...