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South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25 days after World Cup

Jayden Adams, who represented South Africa in all three of their 2026 World Cup group stage matches, has died aged 25. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder passed away on Saturday, prompting tributes from across the football world.

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South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25 days after World Cup
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Jayden Adams, the South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, has died aged 25, just days after representing his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His passing was confirmed on Saturday, with tributes quickly flooding in from across the football community.

Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group stage matches at the tournament, establishing himself as part of Bafana Bafana’s World Cup squad. He was an unused substitute for the side’s Round of 32 knockout defeat to Canada, a 1-0 loss that ended their campaign.

At club level, Adams played for Mamelodi Sundowns, one of South Africa’s most prominent top-flight clubs.

This is a developing story. Further details, including the cause of death, have not yet been confirmed.

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