England dominated France in a 4-0 first-half lead during the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off, with Bukayo Saka scoring twice alongside goals from Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa.The match sparked debate after Saka's opening goal, as Marcus Rashford appeared behind goalkeeper Mike Maignan.However, the goal was allowed to stand due to the offside rules.According to FIFA regulations, a player is offside if they are nearer to the opponent's goal than both the ball and the second-last defender.Since Maignan moved out of position, the offside line was determined by the second-to-last outfield defender, not the goalkeeper.Rashford was level with or behind that defender, so he was onside.Fans were confused, with many questioning the decision on social media.The article explains the technicalities of the offside rule and clarifies why Rashford's position was legal.The ruling highlights the complexity of football's laws and the importance of understanding defensive positioning.