Moment of silence for South Africa's Adams before Norway vs England match

The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Norway and England was paused for a moment of silence in memory of South Africa player Jayden Adams, who passed away on July 11, 2026, at age 25. Adams played a key role in South Africa's group stage, starting in two matches and contributing to the team's first knockout round appearance. His death, confirmed by the South African Football Players Union, prompted the tribute before the match. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing.

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