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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether it's a narrow offside, debated handball, touch-and-go penalty, or contentious red card, VAR is going to make it's ...

Premier League clubs have unanimously voted in favour of introducing semi-automated offside technology from next season. Why have they done this? What exactly IS semi-automated offside technology? We ...

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. World Cup soccer is back again, which means ...