how long are sooce games in world cup

A World Cup soccer match is usually 90 minutes of regulation time, split into two 45-minute halves. In real time, it often runs closer to about 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours because of stoppage time, and knockout games can go longer with extra time and penalties.

How it works

• Group stage: 90 minutes total, plus stoppage time.

• Halftime: 15 minutes.

• Knockout stage: if tied after 90 minutes, teams play 30 minutes of extra time in two 15-minute halves.

• If still tied: a penalty shootout decides the winner.

Quick estimate

• Normal match: about 2 hours from start to finish.

• Long knockout match: can stretch to 3 hours or more if there’s lots of stoppage time and penalties.

In short: 90 minutes on the clock, but plan on around 2 hours to watch one fully.