How the Offside Rule Works in Soccer The offside law exists to prevent attackers from standing behind the defense and waiting ...

It’s going to get people talking!The first goal awarded under the experimental “daylight” offside rule was scored in Canada ...

The “Daylight Offside” rule came into use in the third week of the 2026 Canadian Premier League season.

Alejandro Diaz's opener for Pacific FC against Halifax Wanderers was awarded, when it would normally be ruled offside.

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Arsene Wenger's experimental "daylight" offside rule is being trialled in Canada and the first goal allowed under it was ...

The first goal validated under the experimental "daylight" offside rule was scored in Canada this Saturday (18), with Pacific ...

Since football’s inception in the 12th century, no argument is prevalent in fan circles than the offside rule. Fans, analysts and even players have sometimes clashed over the rule – which has come ...

The daylight rule means an attacker can only be offside if there is a clear gap – or “daylight” – between them and the last defender. Even if part of the attacker’s body is in a traditional offside ...

© Mandel NGAN - Pool/Getty ImagesGianni Infantino, President of FIFA. Arsene Wenger, FIFA Chief of Global Football Development. The offside law has been a frequent ...

The Canadian Premier League saw its first goal under the experimental 'daylight' offside rule during a match featuring ...