How many periods are in a soccer game?

How many periods are in a soccer game?
In a standard soccer game, there are two periods, each lasting 45 minutes. This means a total of 90 minutes of playtime, excluding the half-time break. But remember, this doesn't account for stoppage time added on by the referee for injuries or other interruptions. Also, in some instances like tournament play, if the game is tied at the end of regular time, there may be additional periods of extra time. So, while typically it's a two-period game, sometimes it can go a bit longer. Continue reading...