Yesterday I watched a soccer game and I felt it was too long. So, I decided to find out how many minutes a soccer game actually is.
I started by searching online. There are many websites about soccer, but those contents are just so boring. They use a bunch of words I don’t even know. Whatever, I found that a standard soccer game lasts for 90 minutes. It’s divided into two halves, and each half is 45 minutes. I think it’s pretty simple, right? And between the two halves, there’s a break. Players can rest during this time. It’s called halftime, and it’s 15 minutes long. Also, I realized that soccer rules seem to be quite stable. They don’t change the rules every season. It’s so different from other sports.
Then, I read something interesting. The rules of soccer are set by some group called the International Football Association Board (IFAB). To change the rules, they need representatives from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to meet. So changes don’t happen often.
I also saw that sometimes they add extra time at the end of the game. But usually, it’s not too long, like 7 minutes, maybe sometimes longer, like 30 minutes.
I also looked up some information about youth leagues. Younger players might play for a shorter time, but I didn’t dig into it.
I also found out that, soccer is more than just running around. It takes time to get better. You need to be fast and strong and good at different things like corner kicks and passing. It just takes practice to improve.
So, to wrap it up, a regular soccer game is 90 minutes long, with two 45-minute halves and a 15-minute halftime in between.
- Standard game: 90 minutes
- Two halves: 45 minutes each
- Halftime: 15 minutes
Key Takeaways
That’s it. Now I know the answer to how many minutes are in a soccer game, so next time I watch a game, I’ll know what to expect!
