The simplest way to record your own grassroots match during the 2026 World Cup window: Trackd on a tripod at the half-way line, iPhone in the mount, press record before kickoff, walk away. Trackd's motorised AI mount follows the ball automatically for the full match. After full time, trim clips on your phone and share them with the same family who watched the World Cup broadcast that morning.
Why film during the tournament window
- Kids are at peak motivation — the matches they play during the World Cup tend to be the season's most enthusiastic.
- Family-sharing is high. Cousins and grandparents are already plugged into soccer that month.
- Many grassroots leagues run tournament-themed weekends — those become the season's keepable footage.
- Builds a habit. A family that films through mid-August tends to keep filming all season.
Setup specific to summer outdoor matches
- Sun position matters more than usual. Aim to set up with the sun behind the camera, not in front.
- Heat can affect iPhone performance. Keep the phone shaded during pre-game setup. The case stays cool enough once filming starts.
- Bring a portable battery if filming back-to-back tournament-format matches.
- Hydration breaks are common during summer matches — Trackd records continuously through them.
Sharing clips during a broadcast tournament
Sharing clips of your kid's match has more pull during a major tournament window — family members are already in soccer mode and the clip arrives in context. Make it short (10-30 seconds), add a one-sentence caption ('first goal of the World Cup summer'), and send via the family chat. The Trackd app's clip-share feature handles the trim plus share in two taps.
Building a tournament-week reel
At the end of the tournament window, assemble the best moments from every match you filmed into a 2-3 minute reel. Title it with the year ('Summer 2026 Soccer'). Send to extended family as a one-time end-of-summer gift. Most parents who do this once make it a tradition every tournament cycle.