A standard football match lasts 90 minutes, divided into two 45-minute halves. Stoppage time is added by the referee for injuries, substitutions, and other delays. In knockout tournaments like the World Cup, if the score is tied, extra time (two 15-minute periods) and penalty shootouts may follow.

Each football team has 11 players on the field, including one goalkeeper. Teams can make up to 5 substitutions per match in modern football. A full squad typically has 23 players for tournaments like the World Cup.

A player is offside if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent when the ball is passed to them. Offside is only judged at the moment the ball is played, not when the player receives it.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will be the first World Cup with 48 teams. The tournament is scheduled to take place in June and July 2026.

Brazil has won the most FIFA World Cup titles, with 5 championships (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). Germany and Italy follow with 4 titles each. Argentina won their 3rd title in 2022.