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FIFA WC: South Africa Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies At 25, Weeks After World Cup Appearance

By IANS News July 11, 2026 • 20:14 PM View: 134

The South African Football Players: South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after representing his country at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group-stage matches at the tournament as Bafana Bafana progressed to the knockout rounds. He was an unused substitute in their 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32.

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, expressed his shock and grief over the death of the young midfielder, describing him as one of the country’s brightest football talents.

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