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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

Jayden Adams played in South Africa's 1-0 win over South Korea, which earned his country a first-ever place in the World Cup knockout rounds.

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CAPE TOWN: South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his side's group stage games at the 2026 World Cup, has died, the country's sports ministry said on Saturday.

Adams, 25, started the Group A fixtures against Mexico and the Czech Republic, and came off the bench in the 1-0 win over South Korea that earned the side a first-ever place in the knockout rounds, where they were beaten by Canada.

The player's grandmother died a day before South Africa played the Czechs, and he was replaced at halftime during the fixture.

He played for the Pretoria-based Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa, helping them to the African Champions League title in the 2025/26 season.

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