South Africa national team player Jayden Adams dies at 25, weeks after World Cup

Reports identify the player as Jayden Adams and quote the South African football federation mourning a talented player who still had so much to give.

The identity of the South Africa national team player who died shortly after the 2026 World Cup has been confirmed as Jayden Adams, according to Hebrew-language media reports. The South African football federation issued a statement mourning 'a talented player who still had so much to give'. The 25-year-old's cause of death has not been reported. The Zioneer had earlier reported the death without identifying the player.

2 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 17:13 · 11 JulLatest

   Player identified as Jayden Adams.

2. 16:14 · 11 Jul

   Days after playing in World Cup: South Africa national team player dies at 25

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