Sốc: Tuyển thủ Nam Phi đột ngột qua đời ở tuổi 25 ngay sau khi trở về từ World Cup

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Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old South African midfielder, tragically passed away shortly after returning from the 2026 World Cup. He played key roles in South Africa's historic campaign, including starting two group stage matches and coming off the bench in a landmark win against South Korea, helping his nation reach the knockout round for the first time. South Africa was eliminated in the round of 32 by co-host Canada with a late goal. Adams’ death on July 11 stunned the football community, with his cause of death yet undisclosed. He was a promising talent at Mamelodi Sundowns and had earned nine caps for the national team.