Swamp soccer: World Cup's down and dirty cousin

Players battle for the ball during their match at the swamp soccer China tournament in Beijing, June 26, 2014.

32 teams from across the country participated in the soccer event to celebrate the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

All photos taken in Beijing, June 26, 2014.

Beijing

A player is covered with mud after a match at the swamp soccer China tournament.

Players battle for the ball during their match at the swamp soccer China tournament.

Players wash their bodies after their match at the swamp soccer China tournament.

Players battle for the ball during their match at the swamp soccer China tournament.

Players are covered with mud after their match at the swamp soccer China tournament.

A player kicks a ball during a match at the swamp soccer China tournament.

A woman pours water into a player's eye at the swamp soccer China tournament.

Players battle for the ball during their match at the swamp soccer China tournament.

A female goalkeeper chases a ball during a match at the swamp soccer China tournament.

Players battle for the ball during their match at the swamp soccer China tournament.

A player splashes as he celebrates his team's wining at the swamp soccer China tournament.

A female player (R) battles for the ball against a male player during their match at the swamp soccer China tournament.