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

The Sporting News breaks down the offside rule, how it is enforced and why it's a part of the game.

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

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 ...

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 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 ...

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

Folarin Balogun thought he had doubled the United States’ lead against Paraguay, but the goal was ruled out after an offside ...

This article may have Spanish-language video from our Telemundo sister station. Get the latest World Cup news in Spanish from Telemundo. NBC Universal, Inc. The Women’s World Cup is back again, which ...