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Iran, offside and World Cup

World Cup VAR review: Why was Iran's late goal ruled out for offside?

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

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What is offside in soccer? What to know about World Cup rules

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Confused about why Iran's goal against Egypt was ruled offside and disallowed? Here's the explanation

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Why VAR ruled Iran’s ‘winner’ offside to put them at risk of World Cup exit as Egypt progress

Egypt will play Australia in the World Cup’s round of 32 on July 3 after securing second place in Group G in a hugely dramatic 1-1 draw with Iran on Friday.

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VAR rules out late winner to deny Iran guaranteed last-32 spot

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Egypt survives with 1-1 draw against Iran, advances past group stage for 1st time at World Cup

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Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw

Iran's Mehdi Taremi – who had a penalty saved in the ‌first ⁠half – hit the crossbar with a late header before Shoja Khalilzadeh thought he had scored a dramatic 93rd-minute winner, but ⁠it was rul...

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Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match

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Egypt vs Iran live updates: Rezaeian scores equalising goal after Saber opener in World Cup 2026 game

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Want to understand offside? Soccer's most confusing rule explained

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

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What is the offside rule in soccer? When it is called and how it works

Offside is one of soccer’s most confusing rules, but the basic idea is simple once you know what referees are looking for.

NBC New York

The offside rule explained for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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 ...

The New York Times

Semi-automated offside technology is finally coming to the Premier League – this is how it works

Premier League fans will finally get to see how SAOT (semi-automated offside technology) works when it reaches the English top flight this weekend. It should be an important addition, helping reduce the time needed to make offside decisions and produce ...