Every four years, there's going to be a surprising amount of pushback against the offside rule in soccer (world football). Those who turn on the World Cup and are mostly new to the game will be ...

Even though it's fairly straightforward, soccer's offside rule can be confusing for casual fans. And even controversial at ...

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

Offside is one of those rules that constantly draws attention because of how inconsistently it gets reviewed. Plus, there are times when the violation is completely obvious, yet none of the referees ...

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 ball goes into the net, the crowd cheers, but then the assistant referee's flag goes up. The celebrations end. What happened? The play was offside. Offside is one of soccer's most important ...

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

Marginal offside calls, aided by technology, have been widely criticized in the FIFA World Cup 2026 for sucking the immediacy ...

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 ...

As the World Cup approaches, one of soccer’s most elusive phrases will pop up again and again on televisions across the country. You’ve heard it, you may claim to understand it, but what exactly is ...

Offside is one of soccer’s most confusing rules, but the basic idea is simple once you know what referees are looking for.