Danish-Spanish coach considers future as Panama's national team manager

Thomas Christiansen, the Danish-Spanish coach of Panama's national football team, is contemplating his future with the team following their World Cup exit. Panama was eliminated after losing all three of their group stage matches, including a 0-2 defeat to England, without managing to score a single goal.

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I have three days left on my contract. They naturally want me to stay in Panama, but it's something I need to discuss with my family. I also need some distance from this World Cup, but something will likely emerge soon.

"I have three days left on my contract," Christiansen told TV 2 Sport. "They naturally want me to stay in Panama, but it's something I need to discuss with my family. I also need some distance from this World Cup, but something will likely emerge soon."

Christiansen, who has led the Panamanian side since 2020, acknowledged interest from other clubs but stated his focus was solely on the World Cup. "Yes, some teams have approached my agent. But it's not something I've focused on. The most important thing for me was this World Cup, where we wanted to make a good showing. We have done that. We just haven't gotten points," he said.

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Yes, some teams have approached my agent. But it's not something I've focused on. The most important thing for me was this World Cup, where we wanted to make a good showing. We have done that. We just haven't gotten points.

Despite the disappointing results, Christiansen expressed pride in his team's performance, particularly their defensive efforts against strong opponents like England, Croatia, and Ghana. "We have been strong defensively, but one must remember which teams we have faced," he added. "I am proud of how the team has played under my leadership. Even though we played well, we didn't get points. We simply failed to score."

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We have been strong defensively, but one must remember which teams we have faced. I am proud of how the team has played under my leadership. Even though we played well, we didn't get points. We simply failed to score.