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

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 offside or not. If it is "clear and obvious" that a ca

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

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

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 the bane of some fans' existence. Offside is often ...

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.