Sadness loomed over Miami Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England, as players and fans observed a minute of silence in mourning for South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who passed away at the age of 25.

The late player's social media accounts turned into an impromptu memorial, with his last Instagram post on June 25 featuring photos from South Africa's opening match against Mexico at the legendary Azteca Stadium.

Adams started in that Group A match, facing 'Tricolor' stars Roberto 'Piojo' Alvarado and César Montes, in a performance that immortalized what became his only World Cup appearance.