The biggest single culprit in Iran’s failure to advance to the knockout phase is a weird idiosyncracy to the offside law that has long outlived its usefulness.

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

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 bane of some fans’ existence. Offside is often ...

FIFA is evaluating a potential offside rule change inspired by Arsène Wenger, as Gianni Infantino outlines broader refereeing reforms ahead of 2026.

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

Taiwo Awoniyi’s serious abdominal injuries, sustained when attempting to score for Nottingham Forest against Leicester City last weekend, have caused the debate about the ‘delayed offside’ rule to resurface. The 27-year-old striker collided with one ...

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 ...

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.