South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

South African footballer Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old midfielder who played for Mamelodi Sundowns and the national team Bafana Bafana, has died. His death was confirmed on Saturday, July 11, 2026, by South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, via a post on X. Adams had represented South Africa at the World Cup and was described as one of the country's brightest young talents.