Even though it's fairly straightforward, soccer's offside rule can be confusing for casual fans. And even controversial at times. On Thursday night, Croatia had a potential game-tying goal disallowed ...

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

Let’s talk about offside. It’s a rule present in dozens of sports, all of which have basically similar concepts — but it’s really easy to lose track of what offside actually is, especially when it ...

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 ...

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.

As the World Cup approaches, one of soccer’s most elusive phrases will pop up again and again on televisions across the country. You’ve heard it, you may claim to understand it, but what exactly 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 ...

LOS ANGELES — The World Cup is underway n the United States, Canada and Mexico. With World Cup fever picking up, many fans are new to the game and are learning the rules. Few rules in sports create ...

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.