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 watch soccer a lot, it can be a tricky rule to understand. It depends on ...

This everything you need to know about the World Cup’s offsides rule.

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.

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 ...

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 live.

Wondering why that Ferran Torres goal in extra time of the World Cup final was disallowed? We're here to help.

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Even though it's fairly straightforward, soccer's offside rule can be confusing for casual fans. And even controversial at times. The United States had two goals called back for o ...