offside
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The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
A real-time audio alert will be sent to the assistant if a player is more than 10cm offside.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Previous versions of the technology tested at the Club World Cup and the Intercontinental Cup only notified the officials if a player was greater than 50cm offside.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The corner is scrambled away to Ryan Giggs, who scuffs a shot goalward and a delirious Sheringham sweeps in, scouting over his shoulder to check the offside while wheeling away celebrating wildly.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
They were called for one offside penalty, then another, and another.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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