how long do football games last

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Football games (soccer) typically last 90 minutes of regular play, divided into two halves of 45 minutes each. In addition, there is a 15-minute halftime break between the halves. The referee can add stoppage or injury time at the end of each half to compensate for pauses in the game, such as injuries or substitutions, which usually adds a few extra minutes. In knockout competitions where a winner must be decided, two additional periods of 15 minutes (extra time) can be played if the match is tied after regular time, extending the game to a maximum of about 120 minutes plus stoppage time. Taking into account the halftime and stoppage time, an average football match lasts around 105 to 120 minutes.

If you were asking about American football (NFL), games are scheduled for 60 minutes of playing time divided into four 15-minute quarters but usually last over three hours due to breaks, timeouts, and commercials.

Please let me know if you are interested in details on the length of American football games instead.