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South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25.His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday.“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayde...
Key takeaway “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," McKenzie posted on X.
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Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25.His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday.“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayde...
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