The widow of South African footballer Jayden Adams has publicly mourned his death at age 25, which occurred shortly after he played in the 2026 World Cup. In an Instagram post, Aqueelah Chloe expressed her profound grief and thanked him for their memories, stating, "You were not just the love of my life, but also my biggest supporter and my best friend." The circumstances of his death have not yet been revealed. Adams' death was confirmed by the South African Football Players Union (SAFPU), which expressed deep sorrow. His widow added that she will carry his love with her forever. During the 2026 World Cup, the midfielder played in three of South Africa's four matches, starting two group stage games against Mexico and Czech Republic, and coming off the bench against South Korea.