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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

One of the biggest talking points of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has nothing to do with a spectacular goal or dramatic comeback.

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 ...