Jayden Adams emotional video after South Africa's historic World Cup win

Jayden Adams, the 25‑year‑old South African midfielder, started in the World Cup 2026 opening match against Mexico. South Africa secured a historic 2‑0 victory, though the side endured two red cards during the game.

After the win, Adams learned that his grandmother had passed away, prompting him to record an emotional video that quickly spread across social media.