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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25

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.

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South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25, weeks after World Cup appearance

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South Africa footballer, 25, dies days after featuring in FIFA World Cup

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South Africa World Cup footballer Jayden Adams dies aged 25

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at this year's World Cup, has died Saturday at the age of 25.

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South Africa star Jayden Adams dies at 25 just days after World Cup 2026 exit

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South Africa’s Jayden Adams, 25, dies two weeks after playing at World Cup

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South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25

It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams, midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, at the age of 25.

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South Africa star Jayden Adams dies aged 25 after playing in World Cup

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Jayden Adams dead aged 25: Tributes pour in for star who played at 2026 World Cup after death

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