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

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 ...

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

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

Understanding soccer's offside rule hinges on timing — it's about a player's position when the ball is passed, not received.

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 ...

FIFA wants football’s law-making body the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to press on with trials of what would be the biggest change to the offside rule in over 30 years. Championed ...

If you are struggling to understand the rules of what many call "the beautiful game," here's a quick guide to the 2026 World ...