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

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

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has brought several new rule changes aimed at improving the flow of matches and reducing mistakes. FIFA has introduced multiple measures specifically for the tournament. The ...

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 live.

World Cup soccer is back again, which means one of the most controversial calls in sports is returning, as well. The offside rule has caused some of the most frustrating moments ever in soccer and is ...

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 ...

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 ...