A standard football match lasts 90 minutes, divided into two halves of 45 minutes each. Between these halves, there is a 15-minute halftime break. This brings the total scheduled time to 105 minutes including halftime

. However, the actual duration often extends beyond 90 minutes due to stoppage time added by the referee to compensate for injuries, substitutions, and other interruptions. This stoppage time typically adds a few extra minutes, making the total match length around 105 minutes on average

. In knockout matches or tournaments where a winner must be decided, if the game is tied after 90 minutes, extra time is played. This consists of two 15-minute halves (30 minutes total), plus short breaks before and between these halves. If still tied, the match may proceed to a penalty shootout, which further extends the duration. The maximum potential duration including extra time and stoppage time can reach about 141 minutes or more

. In summary:

• Regular time: 90 minutes (2 x 45 minutes)
• Halftime break: 15 minutes
• Stoppage time: typically a few minutes added at the end of each half
• Extra time (if needed): 30 minutes (2 x 15 minutes)
• Penalty shootout (if needed): additional time

Therefore, a standard football match lasts about 90 minutes of play plus halftime and stoppage time, totaling approximately 105 minutes, with the possibility of extending up to around 141 minutes in knockout scenarios