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South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at age 25, the South African Football Players Union has confirmed.

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams rose above his humble beginnings in a 25-year life that defied all odds.

The South African Football Association (SAFA) have denied that Hugo Broos has left his role as head coach.

Group A at the 2026 World Cup features Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.

Chicago Fire FC centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi is understood to be attracting interest from Premier League club Nottingham Forest, but ESPN sources have said that no serious offers have been tabled.

Belgian Pro League side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (RUSG) confirmed the signature of South Africa attacking midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng from Orlando Pirates on a four-year deal on Thursday.

South Africa arrived at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, sans Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, to a warm welcome on Thursday morning.

Orlando Pirates have reached an agreement with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the transfer of Relebohile Mofokeng pending personal terms and a medical.

South Africa's World Cup can end with pride, as Hugo Broos's side reached the knockout stages for the first time in history, having overcoming an early setback with the opening defeat by Mexico in the process.

Whether Hugo Broos has taken charge of Bafana Bafana for the final time or not, South Africa's World Cup exit must not obscure the scale of the transformation he has overseen over the last five years.

The World Cup knockout stage is finally upon us, and England will be there. Follow all the latest news across the day right here, with ESPN.