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 ...

VAR reviews for offsides are becoming more frequent Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Offside calls generating ...

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

The margins are so fine at the World Cup. Portugal and Croatia each had goals called off because of offside rules on Thursday ...

This could be our last chance to watch one of the all time greats carry his country to somewhere they’ve never been.

The law governing its modern application has 45 clauses and runs to more than 1,000 words. A former Premier League referee ...

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

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 ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun, and if you’ve ever been caught scratching your head at the rules, this guide is for you.From the new rules introduced to the age-old question of “what is offside,” ...