Soccer Offside Rule Explained

Croatia, offside and Portugal

Why Croatia goal didn't count vs. Portugal. Complicated World Cup offside rule explained

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

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Nate Bargatze meme tries to explain soccer's offside rule to U.S. audience during World Cup

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Portugal vs Croatia World Cup predictions, expert picks, analysis

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Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach last 16

Just over five minutes plus stoppages for one of these sides to find a winner in normal time.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal survive late drama and everything else to know from Thursday’s World Cup matches

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Portugal Eliminates Croatia, Final Match Stats, Highlights & Updated World Cup 2026 Bracket

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Portugal 2-1 Croatia (Jul 2, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN

Ronaldo initially tied things up in the 68th minute on a penalty kick to equalize and give the megastar his first knockout stage goal at the World Cup, but it was Ramos who gave Portugal the victory.

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Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach World Cup last 16 - reaction

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Goncalo Ramos’ fiancée Margarida in spotlight after Portugal World Cup goal

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Want to understand offside? Soccer's most confusing rule explained

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

NBC New York

The offside rule explained for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

World Cup soccer is back again, which means one of the most controversial calls in sports is returning, as well. The offside rule has caused some of the most frustrating moments ever in soccer and is the bane of some fans’ existence. Offside is often ...

NBC 10 Philadelphia

The offside rule explained ahead of 2023 Women's World Cup

The Women’s World Cup is back again, which means one of the most controversial calls in sports has also returned. The offside rule has caused some of the most frustrating moments ever in soccer and is the bane of some fans' existence. Offside is often ...

Sporting News on MSN

Offside rule in soccer explained: The simple definition and how referees still manage to get it wrong

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

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Portugal wins bonkers World Cup game over Croatia to reach round of 16: Relive the madness

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout round goal! And it boosted Portugal to the round of 16. The 41-year-old soccer icon netted the goal in the second half of Portugal’s 2-1 World Cup win over Croatia on Thursday,