how long are world cup matches

World Cup matches are usually 90 minutes long, split into two 45-minute halves, plus added stoppage time. In knockout rounds, if the game is tied, there can also be 30 minutes of extra time and then penalties if needed.

Typical length

• Regulation time: 90 minutes.
• Halftime: 15 minutes.
• Stoppage time: usually a few extra minutes per half, so the live match often runs a bit longer than 90 minutes.

Knockout games

• If a knockout match is tied after 90 minutes and stoppage time, teams play 30 minutes of extra time.
• That is split into two 15-minute halves.
• If it is still tied, the match is decided by penalties.

Real-world viewing time

A full match often takes about 2 hours from start to finish, and a knockout game can stretch to 3 hours or more if it goes to extra time and penalties.

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