The Chile national football team, designated "La Roja," is a valued contender in the Copa America. Renowned for their tenacity and tactical flexibility, Chilean players display a relentless work ethic. They have experienced a rebirth in recent years, clinching their maiden Copa America title in 2015 and caring it in 2016's special centenary edition. Chile are one of the four national teams that partaken in the inaugural South American Championship in 1916. During their first six contributions, they always ranked last, until they recorded their first match wins in 1926. It took 99 years for them to win their first continental title, which they defended at the Copa America Centenario in 2016. Chile won both the 2015 and 2016 Copa America Final against Argentina on penalties, even though they have never defeated the Albiceleste over regular time in tournament history.