The reason why the VAR call for Switzerland's controversial penalty in the 1-1 draw with Qatar wasn't shown on screen has been explained. On Saturday night, Switzerland got their 2026 World Cup campaign off to a disastrous start as they drew 1-1 with Qatar at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Offside calls are some of the most controversial ones in soccer. Here’s a detailed look at the rules ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The flag is up! We explain what that means and why one of soccer's most important rules is also one of the toughest to see live.

Qatar vs Switzerland had one controversial moment in the first half of their World Cup group stage match in San Francisco

The FIFA World Cup 2026 brings major rule changes, including new offside technology, expanded VAR powers, and anti-time-wasting measures.

The Women’s World Cup is back again, which means one of the most controversial calls in sports has also returned. 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 ...

Understanding soccer's offside rule hinges on timing — it's about a player's position when the ball is passed, not received.

Switzerland were awarded a penalty during their World Cup Group B clash against Qatar which left an ITV commentator confused

This article may have Spanish-language video from our Telemundo sister station. Get the latest World Cup news in Spanish from Telemundo. NBC Universal, Inc. World Cup soccer is back again, which means one of the most controversial calls in sports has also ...

Overtime, which is called "extra time" in soccer, will be applied during certain rounds of the 2026 World Cup.