The maximum number of players allowed on a soccer team during a match is eleven. Each soccer team is composed of eleven players on the field at any given time, including one goalkeeper and ten outfield players. The rules governing the number of players are set by FIFA and are designed to maintain fairness and order in the game. In addition to the players on the field, teams often have substitutes available on the bench, which varies by competition, allowing for strategic changes during the match while adhering to the substitution rules.