South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his country's group matches at the World Cup, has died, a government minister has confirmed.

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

Adams started two of South Africa's three World Cup Group Stage games.

Adams played in all three of South Africa’s group-stage matches at the World Cup.

July 11 : 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.No cause of death was given.Adams, 25, started the Group A fixtures against Mexico and the Czech Republ

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.

South African football has been plunged into mourning following reports of the death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams at the age of 25.