Want to understand offside? Soccer's most confusing rule explained

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

What is offside and how does it work at the World Cup

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

World Cup 2026: How does soccer's offsides rule work?

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

What is an offside in soccer? Full rule explanation

Offside is one of those rules that constantly draws attention because of how inconsistently it gets reviewed. Plus, there are ...
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Why is offside proving controversial at the World Cup, and is anything changing?

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 ...
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What is the offside rule in soccer? When it is called and how it works

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 ...

Soccer-Canadian league says 17 World Cup offside goals would have stood in its 'daylight' trial

By Frank Pingue TORONTO, July 3 (Reuters) - The World Cup has given the Canadian Premier League plenty to discuss with FIFA ...

Iran’s World Cup Elimination Shows Offside Law Must Change

The biggest single culprit in Iran’s failure to advance to the knockout phase is a weird idiosyncracy to the offside law that ...
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What is the offside rule in soccer? When it is called and how it works

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - JULY 30: A linesman flags for offside during the pre-season friendly between Coventry and Everton at The Coventry Building Society Arena on July 30, 2024 in Coventry, England.