The first goal allowed under the experimental 'daylight' offside rule was scored in Canada on Saturday when Pacific FC forward Alejandro Diaz found the net during a 2-2 draw with Halifax Wanderers. The strike would have been ruled out under standard IFAB Laws of the Game but stood under the Canadian Premier League's ongoing trial conducted with FIFA.

The 'daylight' interpretation requires a complete gap between the attacker and the second-to-last defender, effectively eliminating marginal offside calls. The CPL is testing this rule this season as part of efforts to reduce controversial decisions and encourage attacking play. The concept, long advocated by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger in his role as FIFA's head of global football development, is being assessed as a potential change to the offside law.

Critics argue that daylight offside gives too much advantage to attacking teams. The CPL, which lacks VAR technology, is the first top-flight league to implement this experimental rule. Results from the Canadian trials, along with previous low-level tests in Italy's Under-18 Championship and Dutch youth competitions, will be presented to IFAB at year's end. If successful, the law could change worldwide for the 2027-28 European season.