Understanding soccer's offside rule hinges on timing — it's about a player's position when the ball is passed, not received.

Offside is one of soccer’s most confusing rules, but the basic idea is simple once you know what referees are looking for.

Offside is one of those rules that constantly draws attention because of how inconsistently it gets reviewed. Plus, there are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

Another way is for the officials to use VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to go back and look at the play to determine if it was ...