You’ve heard it, you may claim to understand it, but what exactly is offside in soccer? When it comes to soccer, the term “offside” is infamously confusing. The rule has to do with offensive players’ positions relative to the opposing team’s defenders,

Here's what you need to know about offside, why it exists and how it will be implemented at the 2026 World Cup.

Novice fans don’t understand it. Longtime fans claim to understand it, but then openly disagree about it. Referees and their assistants are trained to spot it, but often have to turn to replays to make sure they’ve got it right. The actor Ryan Reynolds ...

As Ted Lasso said to Trent Crimm when the British journalist asked the American coach if he could explain the offside rule in the second episode of the Apple TV show: “It ain’t easy to explain, but you know when you see it.” Well, we’ll try to ...

FIFA is evaluating a potential offside rule change inspired by Arsène Wenger, as Gianni Infantino outlines broader refereeing reforms ahead of 2026.

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 the time needed to make offside decisions and produce ...

FIFA will use a technology to detect offsides in a semi-automated way during the World Cup (June 11-July 19). This tool should allow assistant referees to raise their flag more quickly, as they will

FIFA has announced a new pre-match ceremony format for the 2026 World Cup, which will see the entire matchday squad for both teams on the field rather than just the starting lineups. The pre-game walkouts will look markedly different from previous World Cups,