A standard football (soccer) match lasts 90 minutes, divided into two halves of 45 minutes each. There is a 15-minute halftime break between the halves. Additionally, stoppage time is added at the referee's discretion to compensate for injuries, substitutions, and other delays, typically extending the match to about 105 minutes in total
. In knockout competitions, if the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, extra time is played, consisting of two 15-minute halves (30 minutes total), plus short breaks before and during extra time. If still tied, the game proceeds to a penalty shootout, which further extends the duration. This can make the total match time up to approximately 141 minutes plus stoppage time
. For American football (NFL), the game is scheduled for 60 minutes, divided into four 15-minute quarters, with a 12-minute halftime break (longer during special events like the Super Bowl). However, due to frequent stoppages, reviews, and commercials, an NFL game typically lasts about three hours or more in real time
Summary:
- Soccer (Football) match: 90 minutes + 15-minute halftime + stoppage time (~105 minutes total)
- Soccer knockout match: Up to 141 minutes + stoppage time (with extra time and penalties)
- NFL game: 60 minutes of play (4 quarters) + 12-minute halftime, but lasts about 3 hours in real time due to stoppages
This reflects the official match durations and typical real-time lengths for both sports.