This everything you need to know about the World Cup’s offsides rule.

The law governing its modern application has 45 clauses and runs to more than 1,000 words. A former Premier League referee ...

Croatia thought they had forced extra time against Portugal, but a faint touch detected by FIFA's Connected Ball Technology triggered an offside decision that ended their World Cup 2026 campaign ...

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

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

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

VAR reviews for offsides are becoming more frequent Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Offside calls generating ...

Learn World Cup football rules fast with simple explanations of offside, stoppage time, free kicks vs penalties, tiebreakers, ...

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 ...

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

As one of the European powers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal barely survived a thrilling battle with 2018 finalists ...