World Cup Halftime Countdown
Halftime in the World Cup lasts up to 15 minutes. This page shows a live countdown to the second half for every World Cup match on a break right now, plus all of today's fixtures and scores.
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World Cup halftime — frequently asked questions
- How long is halftime in the World Cup?
- Halftime in the World Cup lasts a maximum of 15 minutes, in line with the IFAB Laws of the Game. The referee controls the exact length, so it can be slightly shorter in practice.
- When does the second half start in World Cup matches?
- The second half kicks off when the 15-minute halftime break ends. This page shows a live countdown to the restart for every World Cup match currently on a break.
- Which World Cup matches are shown here?
- All of today's World Cup matches, with games currently on a halftime break highlighted at the top. Kick-off times are shown in your local time zone.