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

This everything you need to know about the World Cup’s offsides rule.

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.

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...