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South Africa’s Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in FIFA World Cup

Al Jazeera

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July 11, 2026

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South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder died after featuring in his nation's run to the World Cup round of 32.

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Vanguard News

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· Jul 11, 2026

South Africa’s Jayden Adams, who played at 2026 World Cup, dies at 25

Adams played in all three of South Africa's group-stage matches at the tournament but did not feature in the knockout defeat by Canada. The post South Africa’s Jayden Adams, who played at 2026 World Cup, dies at 25 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

BREAKING: South Africa midfielder, Jayden Adams dies after playing at 2026 World Cup

South Africa midfielder, Jayden Adams, has died at the age of 25. The sad news was confirmed by the South African Football Players Union, SAFPU. SAFPU said it was “devastated by the untimely passing” of the midfielder. Adams played in three of Bafana Bafana’s matches at the 2026 World Cup. Adams’ mentor, Brendine Johnson, has [] BREAKING: South Africa midfielder, Jayden Adams dies after playing at 2026 World Cup

Off The Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

South African World Cup midfielder found dead at age 25

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup. Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before losing to co-hosts Canada in the round of 32. []...Click to read more

BOL News

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· Jul 11, 2026

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25

Adams featured in all three of South Africa's group-stage matches and was part of the squad. The post South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25 appeared first on BOL News.

BNO News

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· Jul 11, 2026

South Africa World Cup player Jayden Adams dead at 25

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who played for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has died at the age of 25, government and football officials announced. The cause of his death has not been confirmed. Adams’ body was found Saturday at a property along Military Road in Schotsche Kloof, an area of Cape [] The post South Africa World Cup player Jayden Adams dead at 25 appeared first on BNO News.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Jayden Adams, South Africa World Cup Midfielder, Found Dead at 25 in Cape Town

Jayden Adams, 25, South African World Cup midfielder, was found dead Saturday in Cape Town. Police opened an investigation with no cause of death disclosed. Adams played all three of South Africa group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first time Bafana Bafana reached the Round of 32.

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