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

Few rules in sports are as controversial as the offsides rule in soccer. The offsides rule was on full display at the World Cup on Saturday night. Colombia and Portugal were playing the final game of the group stage late on Saturday evening.

If you are struggling to understand the rules of what many call "the beautiful game," here's a quick guide to the 2026 World Cup for newbie fans.

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 regulations, keeping players from cherry-picking or ...

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 ...

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 in soccer? When it comes to soccer, the term ...

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 where the attacker is when a teammate plays the ball.

By Frank Pingue TORONTO, July 3 (Reuters) - The World Cup has given the Canadian Premier League plenty to discuss with FIFA after a disallowed Cristiano Ronaldo goal was among 17 that would have stood under a revised offside interpretation its top flight is trialling,