South African midfielder Jaden Adams, who played in the third match of Group A of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup against the Korean men's national soccer team, has died. He died at the age of 25 years and 11 days (Korean time). Multiple foreign media outlets, including the British media 'Guardian', announced Adams' death by quoting a statement from the South African Football Players' Union (SAFPU). British media 'BBC' also reported the relevant information as breaking news. Britain's 'Talk Sports' reported, "The cause of death was not disclosed, and a spokesperson requested privacy on behalf of the bereaved family." Adams played for South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns. He is a midfielder. On the 26th of last month, in the 3rd game of the World Cup against Korea under former coach Hong Myung-bo, he was replaced by Lelebohill Mofogeng in the 34th minute of the second half. He played as a starter in the first and second group games. However, the game against Korea became the last game of Adams' career. South Africa was eliminated with a 0-1 loss in the round of 32 against Canada on the 29th, and Adams played against Canada. It stayed only on the bench. SAFPU said in a statement, “