Let’s talk about offside. 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 what offside actually is, especially when it ...

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.

It's the single most controversial rule in all of soccer. To this day, 163 years since the rule was invented and codified, no fan truly understands how offside works. Despite its complicated nature, ...

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

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 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.

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

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. However, the result was ...

Folarin Balogun thought he had doubled the United States’ lead against Paraguay, but the goal was ruled out after an offside call in the buildup. The incident came in the USMNT’s World Cup Group D ...