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Team Melli generated the best scoring chances early, including a beautiful set piece that resulted in a goal by Taremi — who was ruled narrowly offside by video review.
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ABC News, 21 June 2026
The celebration was short-lived, however, with Argentine referee Darío Herrera taking the goal off the board when a lengthy video review determined Taremi to be offside.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Initially, the referees ruled Freeman had been offside.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
He was ruled offside by the linesman, but the video assistant referee called for a review.
—David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
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ABC News, 21 June 2026
The celebration was short-lived, however, with Argentine referee Darío Herrera taking the goal off the board when a lengthy video review determined Taremi to be offside.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Initially, the referees ruled Freeman had been offside.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
He was ruled offside by the linesman, but the video assistant referee called for a review.
—David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
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“Offside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offside. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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offside
adverb or adjective
off·side
ˈȯf-ˈsīd 
: illegally in advance of the ball or puck
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