A half in World Cup soccer is 45 minutes. The halftime break between the two halves is usually 15 minutes.

Match timing

  • First half: 45 minutes.
  • Halftime: 15 minutes.
  • Second half: 45 minutes.
  • Stoppage time may be added at the end of each half.

Quick note

So the full match is normally 90 minutes of play, not counting stoppage time.