It’s a rule present in dozens of sports, all of which have basically similar concepts — but it’s really easy to lose track of ...

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

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

Offside calls are some of the most controversial ones in soccer. Here’s a detailed look at the rules ahead of the 2026 FIFA ...

Croatia thought they had forced extra time against Portugal, but a faint touch detected by FIFA's Connected Ball Technology triggered an offside decision that ended their World Cup 2026 campaign ...

Learn World Cup football rules fast with simple explanations of offside, stoppage time, free kicks vs penalties, tiebreakers, ...

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 ...

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 FIFA World Cup 2026 brings major rule changes, including new offside technology, expanded VAR powers, and anti-time-wasting measures.

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