In the hectic final minutes of the Croatia vs. Portugal World Cup round of 32 match, a controversial call negated a potential equalizer. Here's why ...

Wondering why that Ferran Torres goal in extra time of the World Cup final was disallowed? We're here to help.

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

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

The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker. Opposition to Gianni Infantino goes beyond European borders.

Let’s talk about offside. It’s a rule present in dozens of sports, all of which have basically similar concepts — but it’s really easy to lose track of what offside actually is, especially when it ...

It might be the most intimidating rule to learn as a new fan of the game. Even for the diehards, it inspires heated debates on a near-weekly basis. That's right: it's the offside rule. With the 2026 ...

As the World Cup approaches, one of soccer’s most elusive phrases will pop up again and again on televisions across the country. You’ve heard it, you may claim to understand it, but what exactly is ...

Premier League fans will finally get to see how SAOT (semi-automated offside technology) works when it reaches the English top flight this weekend. It should be an important addition, helping reduce ...

Welcome to Rules Court, the feature in which you send in your proposals for NHL rule changes and three of us vote on them. Convince at least two of us, and your rule is passed. This is, by my count, ...

Micheal Barwegen is part of an all-Canadian crew at this World Cup, and says the new offside system makes his job easier in some ways The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition of the tournament to ...