Offside, World Cup and football rules
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The beautiful game would be very ugly if offside didn't exist. At the World Cup you'll see it often.
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.
Offside is one of those rules that constantly draws attention because of how inconsistently it gets reviewed. Plus, there are times when the violation is completely obvious, yet none of the referees make the call.
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 ...
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Offside rule in soccer explained: The simple definition and how referees still manage to get it wrong
The Sporting News breaks down the offside rule, how it is enforced and why it's a part of the game.
FIFA is evaluating a potential offside rule change inspired by Arsène Wenger, as Gianni Infantino outlines broader refereeing reforms ahead of 2026.
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 ...
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.
