A standard professional soccer game lasts 90 minutes, divided into two halves of 45 minutes each, with a 15-minute halftime break in between
. The clock runs continuously and does not stop for fouls, substitutions, or injuries. To compensate for time lost during these stoppages, referees add stoppage time (also called added or injury time) at the end of each half, typically ranging from 1 to 5 minutes, but sometimes longer in extreme cases
. If the match is a knockout game requiring a winner and the score is tied after the 90 minutes plus stoppage time, the game proceeds to extra time, which consists of two 15-minute halves (30 minutes total)
. If still tied after extra time, the winner is decided by a penalty shootout. In total, a typical professional match lasts about 105 minutes including halftime, plus additional stoppage time
. Some matches, especially in tournaments, can extend beyond 105 minutes due to extra time and penalty shootouts
. Summary:
- Regulation time: 90 minutes (2 halves of 45 minutes)
- Halftime break: 15 minutes
- Stoppage time: usually 1–5 minutes per half
- Extra time (if needed): 30 minutes (2 halves of 15 minutes)
- Penalty shootout (if needed) follows extra time
Thus, a regular soccer game usually lasts around 95–100 minutes including stoppage time, and up to 120+ minutes if extra time is played
