Nate Bargatze meme tries to explain soccer's offside rule to U.S. audience during World Cup originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. There have been a bunch of goals already taken back at the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to offside rules.

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

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

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 is the bane of some fans’ existence. Offside is often ...

However, there was late controversy as Croatia believed they'd forced the game to extra time with a last-gasp equaliser. The ball was forced home by Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol in the 13th minute of stoppage time,

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

Learn World Cup football rules fast with simple explanations of offside, stoppage time, free kicks vs penalties, tiebreakers, the five-second throw-in rule and why brands are hidden in stadiums

The Women’s World Cup is back again, which means one of the most controversial calls in sports has also returned. The offside rule has caused some of the most frustrating moments ever in soccer and is the bane of some fans' existence. Offside is often ...