A simple guide to how long soccer matches last, why the clock keeps running and what happens when a 2026 World Cup game ends ...

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 ...

When you're watching the World Cup this summer, or perhaps a Major League Soccer match in the aftermath, you'll notice referees use a three-level system to judge the severity of challenges: careless, ...

The overtime rules in NCAA soccer have changed in a way that is safer for players and more like the international standards. If you have ever wondered about ties, extra time, and penalty kicks in ...

Are you excited about the FIFA World Cup but unsure about how to follow the action? FIFA's rules and regulations for the international soccer tournament, which is kicking off Thursday, make up a ...

DALLAS — A free kick is awarded after most common fouls are committed during a soccer match. The team that was fouled receives possession of the ball and is allowed to restart play without pressure ...