FIFA Offside Alerts: 10cm Margin at 2026 World Cup Explained
FIFA to use semi-automated offside alerts at 2026 World Cup with 10cm margin, reducing VAR waits. Tested with 50cm at 2025 Club World Cup.
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FIFA to use semi-automated offside alerts at 2026 World Cup with 10cm margin, reducing VAR waits. Tested with 50cm at 2025 Club World Cup.
Lewis Koumas' first Wales goal in a 1-1 draw with Ghana has Craig Bellamy convinced the Liverpool forward is the Dragons' future No.9 option.
France players frustrated over FFF's limit of 8 family tickets per player for World Cup, despite positive bonus talks, sparking tension before June 10
Romelu Lukaku's 90th-minute strike against Croatia was his 90th Belgium goal, passing Robert Lewandowski to become the 5th-highest men's international scorer.
Torrential rain halts Brescia vs Ascoli Serie B promotion playoff at 1-1 after 61 minutes. The match will resume Wednesday 19:00 with 30 minutes to play.
Zidane's 2005 retirement U-turn, sparked by a mysterious voice, propelled France to the 2006 World Cup final. L'Equipe's new documentary revisits the decision.
Saint-Étienne's Green Angels and Magic Fans avoid dissolution after interior minister accepts commission's unfavorable opinion, securing fan backing for Ligue
Liverpool verbally agreed a deal with Andoni Iraola to become head coach, with four Bournemouth assistants joining him, after Arne Slot's sacking.
Clermont U19 clinched a Youth League debut for 2026-27 by reaching the French U19 final, as opponents PSG already qualified via the Champions League path.
Scotland women haven't discussed boycotting World Cup qualifiers vs Israel, says Christy Grimshaw. Games moved to Hungary for security; Ireland mulls
Brescia-Ascoli playoff final first leg halted at 1-1 due to unplayable pitch. Resumes June 3, 19:00; return leg June 7, 18:00 at Del Duca.
Andoni Iraola agrees two-year Liverpool deal, bringing his Bournemouth staff and aggressive style to succeed Arne Slot.
Jordan Henderson urges England squad to embrace Florida heat for World Cup 2026 acclimation as temperatures hit 32C in first training session.
Jordan Henderson urges England to embrace Florida heat for World Cup prep, with temps at 32C. Kobbie Mainoo says squad is acclimatising ahead of Croatia opener.
Casemiro downplays Brazil's status, insisting Seleção are not top favorites as they arrive in New Jersey for the 2026 World Cup but vow to fight for victory.
Celtic weigh O'Neill's trophy double against Keane's European exploits as the board seeks a permanent manager. A swift summer decision looms amid a rebuild.
Salford City have sacked Karl Robinson following the 3-0 play-off final defeat to Notts County, ending his tenure. The club begins a search for a successor.
Lewis Koumas scored a stoppage-time equalizer as Wales drew 1-1 with Ghana in Cardiff, ruining the Black Stars' World Cup sendoff under new coach Carlos
DR Congo's friendly vs Chile cancelled due to Ebola, disrupting WC prep. Camp moved to Belgium; Group K with Colombia, Portugal, Uzbekistan awaits.
Liverpool reach verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to replace sacked Arne Slot; the Spaniard is set to sign a two-year deal and bring assistants from