South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25

​South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his side’s group stage games at the 2026 World Cup, has died, the country’s sports ministry ⁠said on Saturday.

​South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his side’s group stage games at the 2026 World Cup, has died, the country’s sports ministry ⁠said on Saturday.

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No cause of death was given.

Adams, 25, started the Group A fixtures against Mexico and the Czech Republic, and came off the bench in the 1-0 win over South Korea that earned ⁠the side a first-ever place in the knockout rounds, where they were beaten by Canada.