June 2 : Panama will play in their second World Cup as Central America's only representative, aiming to raise the region's profile and showcase recent progress under manager Thomas Christiansen. The 53-year-old Dane, appointed in July 2020 to replace Argentina's Americo Gallego, hopes to cap his six-year tenure with an historic performance - which for Panama would mean achieving their first win in a match on the global stage. In their first-ever World Cup appearance at Russia 2018, the country