Adams Dies At 25

South African midfielder Jayden Adams has died at 25 after appearing in the FIFA World Cup.

South Africa’s Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in FIFA World Cup

South Africa World Cup Star Jayden Adams Dies at 25

Jayden Adams Dead: South African FIFA World Cup Player Was 25

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South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, 25, has died weeks after playing in all three of Bafana Bafana’s group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Adams, a Mamelodi Sundowns player, started against Mexico and Czechia and came off the bench in a 1-0 win over South Korea, which sent South Africa to its first World Cup knockout round. South Africa later lost 1-0 to co-host Canada in the round of 32. The sports ministry confirmed his death Saturday; no cause was released, and police opened an investigation.

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