Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old South African footballer who played in three matches at the FIFA World Cup, has died.His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture, who expressed profound shock at losing 'one of its brightest young talents'.

Adams helped South Africa reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, but his passing comes after a police investigation into his cause of death.The body of a 25-year-old man was found in Cape Town, with authorities stating the circumstances are under review.

A moment of silence was held during the Norway vs England quarter-final in honour of Adams, who also featured in South Africa's historic 2024 Africa Cup of Nations campaign.Born in Cape Town, Adams rose through Stellenbosch FC's academy before joining Mamelodi Sundowns, where he won domestic and continental titles.His death follows the loss of his grandmother just days earlier, adding to the nation's grief.FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised Adams as a 'remarkable footballer' whose talent will be remembered.The South African Football Association called him a 'humility and pride' figure who represented his country with distinction.