Offside is one of soccer’s most confusing rules, but the basic idea is simple once you know what referees are looking for.

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

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

Here's what you need to know about offside, why it exists and how it will be implemented at the 2026 World Cup.

Another way is for the officials to use VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to go back and look at the play to determine if it was ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Arsene Wenger has suggested an alteration to the offside regulation that would allow attackers to be considered onside if any part of their body aligns with the final outfield defender. Wenger, who ...

Taiwo Awoniyi’s serious abdominal injuries, sustained when attempting to score for Nottingham Forest against Leicester City last weekend, have caused the debate about the ‘delayed offside’ rule to ...

When it comes to soccer, the term "offside" is infamously confusing. The rule has to do with offensive players' positions ...

This article may have Spanish-language video from our Telemundo sister station. Get the latest World Cup news in Spanish from Telemundo. NBC Universal, Inc. The Women’s World Cup is back again, which ...