Want to understand offside? Soccer's most confusing rule explained

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

The offside law, Bill McCracken and, a century on, the decision that changed football forever

One hundred years ago today, at a meeting at 22 Rue de Londres, Paris, association football — soccer — changed forever. The International Football Association Board voted that Law 11 of the game, the ...
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What is the offside rule in soccer? When it is called and how it works

PHILADELPHIA - Offside can feel confusing at first, but the rule is meant to stop attacking players from gaining an unfair advantage near the opponent’s goal. In soccer, a player is in an offside ...
NBC New York

The offside rule explained for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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 ...
The New York Times

Explaining FIFA’s 2026 World Cup technology changes: Ball out of play firsts and offside advances

Japan's goal against Spain was a point of controversy during the 2022 World Cup Elsa/Getty Images New technology introductions at the 2026 World Cup mean officials will be able to check whether the ...
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Offside rule in soccer explained: The simple definition and how referees still manage to get it wrong

Soccer, otherwise known as football, is a relatively simple sport. Eleven players play on each team who, aside from the goalkeeper, can't touch the ball with their hands and must put the ball in ...
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Arsene Wenger Demands Radical Offside Rule Change by Next Year

View post: Argentina vs. Austria Lineups, Score, Live Streaming, How and Where to Watch on TV In USA & Other Countries Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s chief of global football development, is championing a ...
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Not a 'deliberate play' - why West Ham 'goal' was ruled out for offside

How can a player be offside when the ball has been played to them by an opposition player? You can understand why fans might be confused, especially so for West Ham's 'goal' on Tuesday night, ...