how long is a soccer game in fifa

A soccer game in FIFA is usually 90 minutes in real match time: two 45-minute halves, plus a 15-minute halftime. Added stoppage time can make it run a bit longer, and knockout matches can go to 30 minutes of extra time plus penalties if needed.

In FIFA games

If you mean the video game FIFA/EA Sports FC, match length is set by the half length you choose, so the real time depends on your settings. A common default is much shorter than a real broadcast match.

Quick breakdown

• Regulation match: 90 minutes.

• Halftime: 15 minutes.

• Added time: usually a few minutes per half.

• Extra time in knockout games: 30 minutes total.

Real-world feel

A live soccer match often takes closer to about 2 hours or more from start to finish once halftime, stoppages, and possible extra time are included.