A FIFA World Cup soccer match is 90 minutes of regulation time : two 45-minute halves, plus stoppage time added by the referee.

What changes the length

  • Halftime is 15 minutes.
  • Stoppage time makes the match run longer than 90 minutes.
  • In the knockout stage , if the score is tied after 90 minutes, teams play 30 minutes of extra time in two 15-minute halves.
  • If it is still tied, the match is decided by a penalty shootout.

Real-world time

In practice, a match usually takes about 1 hour 50 minutes to a little over 2 hours from kickoff to finish, depending on stoppages and whether extra time is needed.

Quick answer

  • Group stage: usually about 90 minutes of play, plus stoppage time.
  • Knockout stage: 90 minutes, and possibly 120 minutes of play plus penalties.

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