South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25 following FIFA World Cup appearance
Jayden Adams, the South African midfielder, has died at the age of 25, only days after playing for his nation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Mamelodi Sundowns star participated in all three of his team's group-stage games; he was in the starting lineup for matches against Mexico and Czechia and came off the bench during the game against South Korea. Authorities have not yet revealed the reason for his passing.