June 2 (Reuters) - 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.