SportsPublished: 11 July 2026 at 16:36
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
Jayden Adams, South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, has died at 25, just weeks after playing for his country at the World Cup.
South African football has suffered a tragic loss. Jayden Adams, a midfielder for the national team and Mamelodi Sundowns, has died at the age of 25. The news comes just weeks after he featured for South Africa at the World Cup. Adams was considered one of the brightest talents in his generation, and his sudden passing has left a void in the squad and among fans. No further details about the cause of death have been released.
