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Football's an extremely popular sport, but in Finland, they've created 'Swamp football'.

This game's played in a swamp, which is a wet, muddy area.

The organiser of the Swamp Soccer World Cup is Jussi Kiiskila.

The Finnish game's great for getting fit but it's harder to play, so the playing time's shorter.

Each half only lasts 10 minutes, and the teams are smaller.

There are only six players per side, and that includes the goalkeeper, but the rules of the game stay the same.

Swamp footballer Siri plays for Lahen Stolit, a Finnish team.

There are several groups in the World Championship competition.

German team Jugendclub Lindenau joined for the first time and came top in one men's group.

They enjoyed the variety of different pitches to play on.

People who want to watch can stay clean and dry because there are places where they can stand at the side.

This year, 140 teams - men and women - took part in the Finnish contest.

People are hoping that numbers will increase next year, as before Covid-19, numbers reached 200-250.

Around the world, there are 300 swamp football teams.

Maybe, you'd like to get fit and dirty, too?

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