Nah they were at the other global qualifier. Lost to the Netherlands in the semifinals. Incidentally the way they beat Canada in the regionals to get there was both controversial and extremely funny.

They get a free pass next time as hosts.

Yes and no. They're still a venue, but not involved in organising now. They still get a free pass on qualification though.

Canada are pretty much guaranteed to play the next too, as both Windies and the USA get byes and they've switched to straight regional qualifying (to save money). Consequently Canada and PNG are basically getting their spots handed to them.