Overview
- Paraguay sealed their place by defeating Brazil 39-19 at home and 31-24 away for a 70-43 aggregate in the South American qualifier.
- World Rugby confirmed the four-team lineup of Paraguay, Belgium, Namibia and Samoa for the Final Qualification Tournament at The Sevens Stadium from 8–18 November.
- The schedule opens on 8 November with Samoa vs Paraguay followed by Belgium vs Namibia, continues on 13 November, and concludes on 18 November.
- Referees Damián Schneider, Jordan Way, Eoghan Cross and Craig Evans have been appointed, with Griffin Colby and Brett Cronan assigned as assistant referee and TMO across the six matches.
- The format ensures at least one regular participant, Samoa or Namibia, will miss Australia 2027, while Belgium or Paraguay could earn a first-ever World Cup appearance, with Paraguay now up to 31st in the rankings.