Florida, July 11 -- England and Norway players paid tribute to South Africa international Jayden Adams ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, observing a moment of silence before kick-off following the midfielder's tragic passing.

The Football Association shared the tribute on social media, with players and officials honouring Adams' memory before the match got underway.

"A moment of silence before kick-off, following the tragic passing of South Africa's Jayden Adams. Rest in peace, Jayden," the England national team posted on X.

Jayden Adams passed away at the age of 25, according to South African news outlet Soccer Laduma. Adams represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was scheduled to leave for his club's pr...