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How Long Is a Soccer Game? 90 Minutes on the Clock, Closer to Two Hours in Real Life
A soccer game is 90 minutes on the clock, but closer to two hours once you count stoppage time and half-time. Here's how IFAB Law 7 sets the halves, what stoppage time covers, and how long Premier League, MLS, youth, and high school games really run.
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