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

By Frank Pingue TORONTO, July 3 (Reuters) - The World Cup has given the Canadian Premier League plenty to discuss with FIFA after a disallowed Cristiano Ronaldo goal was among 17 that would have stood under a revised offside interpretation its top flight is trialling,

For a few moments, it looked like Iran had found the goal that would send it through. Then VAR stepped in.

It looked like Colombia would be victorious after Davinson Sánchez appeared to score in second-half stoppage time, but the goal was quickly ruled offside. Colombia ended Saturday in a 0-0 draw with Portugal.

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 offside in soccer? When it comes to soccer, the term ...

Arsene Wenger has been spotted a number of times in the suites at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and he's well known as a legendary coach in the English Premier League at Arsenal. He's also featuring prominently in a big debate over the offside rule.

TIME stoppage time moment from Croatia with a late equalizer but it’s ruled offside The beautiful game can sometimes be so cruel.

Julian Quinones was beyond the last Ecuador defender. Despite that, the Mexican winger wasn't called offside. Half a field later, Quinones had tucked away the match's first goal for a 1-0 Mexico lead at home in Mexico City.