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South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, 25, died after appearing in three FIFA World Cup 2026 matches; SAFPU confirmed the death with no official cause released. Adams had helped Mamelodi Sundowns win the CAF Champions League and started two of his World Cup games, including the Czech Republic draw shortly after his grandmother’s death.
South Africa’s 25-year-old midfielder Jayden Adams died two weeks after competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he played in three group-stage matches. Sundowns confirmed his passing, with condolences from SAFPU and the government, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino expressed his sorrow. The cause of death hasn’t been disclosed. Adams earned nine international caps and scored his sole international goal in WC qualifying vs. Benin in March 2025, and SA finished second in Group A at the World Cup.
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, 25, has died weeks after appearing at the World Cup; he played in all three group games before SA were eliminated by Canada. Police are investigating his death, with the cause unconfirmed. Minister Gayton McKenzie called it a shock and urged privacy for the family. Adams had joined Mamelodi Sundowns in 2025 and was part of SA’s AFCON 2024 semi-final squad before the World Cup.