Soccer Rules Practice Exam

The standard duration of a soccer match is 90 minutes, which is divided into two halves of 45 minutes each. This structure is consistent across the majority of competitive matches, including domestic leagues and international tournaments.

The referee may add additional time at the end of each half, known as stoppage time, to account for interruptions such as injuries, substitutions, and other delays. However, this added time does not change the overall standard duration of the match itself, which remains 90 minutes.

Other durations mentioned in the options, such as 80, 100, and 120 minutes, are not standard for regular soccer matches. While some variations exist for specific formats or youth competitions, they do not reflect the universally recognized duration of a full, regulation soccer game.