A South African footballer who participated in the 2026 FIFA World… (адамс · сборная · юар)

A South African footballer who participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has died at the age of 25, according to The Citizen newspaper.

Consensus

Jaiden Adams was a South African footballer who participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Adams played in all three group stage matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for South Africa.
South Africa was eliminated from the tournament in the round of 16 after losing to Canada.
Adams died at the age of 25 shortly after returning home from the World Cup.
The cause of death has not been officially disclosed by authorities.
Adams played for the South African club Mamelodi Sundowns starting in 2025.

Adams was 26 years old at the time of death, and his career stats with the national team include nine appearances and one goal. — vm
Adams was 25 years old at the time of death, and he scored two goals for the national team during his career. — meduza
Max FM reported that Adams had been struggling with depression and may have committed suicide. — vm
A journalist named Nuhu Adams (a relative) stated that the footballer died by suicide. — meduza
Adams did not score any goals during his World Cup appearances, and South Africa lost to Canada 0:1 in the round of 16. — tg_tvrain
Adams had no goals recorded for the national team during the World Cup, and South Africa lost to Canada 0:1 in the round of 16. — kommersant