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Rules

The Offside Rule Explained Simply

Offside is the rule fans argue about most. Here is what it really means, in plain words, with simple examples.

04 November 2026
Tactics

Football Formations Explained: 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and 3-5-2

What do those numbers like 4-3-3 actually mean? A simple guide to the most popular football formations.

04 November 2026
History

A Short History of the FIFA World Cup

From 13 teams in Uruguay in 1930 to 48 teams across three countries in 2026: how the World Cup became the biggest show on Earth.

04 November 2026
History

Morocco's Historic 2022 World Cup Run

How the Atlas Lions became the first African and Arab team to reach a World Cup semi-final, step by step.

04 November 2026
Rules

What Is VAR and How Does It Work?

VAR checks the biggest decisions in a match. Here is when it is used, who is involved and why it still causes arguments.

04 November 2026