Under IFAB’s 2026/27 Laws of the Game, how many minutes does each half of a standard association-football match last, before allowance for time lost?

Explanation

Law 7.1 specifies two equal halves of 45 minutes. Allowance for time lost is added separately. The half-time interval must not exceed 15 minutes; permitted reductions in playing time must comply with competition rules and be agreed before the match.