After years of controversy over marginal offside decisions and the growing influence of video assistant referees, FIFA is now testing a potential alternative.
Starting in April 2026, the Canadian Premier League will serve as a testing ground for FIFA’s proposed “daylight offside” rule — a change championed by Arsène Wenger in his role as the organization’s chief of global development.
FIFA and the International Football Association Board typically test law changes in lower-profile competitions before considering wider adoption.