The football offside rule, explained
Codified under Law 11, the rule prevents goal-hanging by penalising attackers who become actively involved from an advanced position.
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How VAR works in football
Operating under a remit of minimal interference, video assistant referees can intervene in only four specific match situations.
How the Women's World Cup Grew from 12 Teams to a Global Giant
From unofficial tournaments in the 1970s to a planned 48-nation format, the competition has overcome institutional bans to become an international fixture.
How the Ballon d'Or works
From a French journalists' vote in 1956 to a season-based global contest, the rules governing football's most coveted individual trophy have shifted dramatically.
How the Men's World Cup Grew from 13 Teams to 48
Across nearly a century, international football's premier showpiece expanded from a fraught gathering in Montevideo into a global fixture.
Champions League 2026-27: how the league phase works
Thirty-six clubs, one table and eight matches each: how the format works and where clubs stand after three matchdays, according to NBC Sports' table of 21 October.