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Can you spot an offside play? Take our quiz to find out!

When:

June 5, 2026 · 1:06 AM

Where:

Philadelphia weather forecast – NBC10 Philadelphia

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Philadelphia weather forecast – NBC10 Philadelphia

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 “offside” is infamously confusing. The rule has to do with offensive players’ positions relative to the opposing team’s defenders, which can be difficult to visualize and call in real time. So difficult, in fact, that professional soccer leagues hav