As one of the European powers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal barely survived a thrilling battle with 2018 finalists Croatia, winning 2-1 on a late Goncalo Ramos winner.

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.

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

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 ...

A pivotal moment in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Argentina vs England semi-final occurred when Lionel Messi initiated a corner ...

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 ...

Learn World Cup football rules fast with simple explanations of offside, stoppage time, free kicks vs penalties, tiebreakers, the five-second throw-in rule and why brands are hidden in stadiums ...

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 ...

The margins are so fine at the World Cup. Portugal and Croatia each had goals called off because of offside rules on Thursday night in Toronto in the Round of 32. The game could've had a lot more ...

This article may have Spanish-language video from our Telemundo sister station. Get the latest World Cup news in Spanish from Telemundo. NBC Universal, Inc. World Cup soccer is back again, which means ...