South Africa's Jayden Adams died at age 25. Here's the latest.

The world soccer community continues to mourn the death of South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, just weeks after representing his country at the 2026 World Cup.

Adams was 25 years old.

Authorities said they found the body of a man on Saturday, July 11 inside a house in Schotsche Kloof, a neighborhood in central Cape Town, South Africa, that was later identified as Adams.

Adams played in all three of South Africa's group-stage matches during the World Cup, starting in their 1-1 draw against Czechia. He did not play in Bafana Bafana's 1-0 loss to Canada in the round of 32.

"It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams," South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie said, in a statement. "South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents, and our nation mourns alongside his family, his team-mates and the millions of supporters who watched him grow from a promising academy prospect into a full Bafana Bafana international."

Jayden Adams' cause of death

As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of Adams' death, there has not been an official cause of death released.

"Cape Town central police registered an inquest for investigation following the discovery of the body of a 25-year-old male on Saturday," police said in a statement. "Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation."

Adams’ father, Juanito Adams, told South African TV news station eNCA on Sunday, July 12, that the family was waiting for the results of an autopsy, and a memorial service will be held July 16 at Stellenbosch Town Hall to honor Adams. The first service is for family, friends, his teammates and other dignitaries, with another service being held later in the day for the public.

His funeral in his hometown of Stellenbosch has been set for July 25.

"As you all know, it was an untimely death. The family is struggling to process it," Juanito Adams said. "It won’t be easy to carry on. People say it will become easier, but it won’t. You just learn to live with it."

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