South African football has been left in mourning after a FIFA World Cup 2026 player tragically passed away. Here's what we know so far. Jayden Adams in the frame (Getty) South African football has been plunged into mourning following the passing of midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented Bafana Bafana at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 25-year-old featured in all three of South Africa's group-stage matches before the nation's historic run ended in the Round of 16.