The Digicel Fiji 7's team has qualified for the cup quarterfinal in the USA Sevens after winning their second pool match defeating Canada 26-12 in the last hour.
Fiji's four tries came from Jerry Burotu, William Ryder, Pio Tuwai and Emosi Vucago.
But the side had a shaky start to the tournament as they struggled against hosts USA in their first pool game.
Fiji edged USA 14-12.
If Fiji wins all their pool games they will meet either Australia or New Zealand in the quarterfinals at 9:28 tomorrow morning.
In other upsets in Las Vegas, defending USA champions Argentina lost to Japan in their first pool game 7-0 and current world champions, Wales lost to England 26-10.
In other results from the games that have been played, New Zealand beat France 31-12, Australia thumped Guyana 33-nil, South Africa thrashed Canada 33-nil, Samoa beat Scotland 41-12, New Zealand beat Guyana 49-nil, Australia thumped France 38-nil and South Africa beat USA 33-12.
Fiji play their last pool game at 4:14pm against South Africa.
Fiji through to USA 7s Cup Quarters
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