Group A
| Team | 2018 Ranking | 2016 Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| JPN | 3 | 2 |
| AUS | 4 | 5 |
| ARG | 5 | 3 |
| MEX | 9 | 9 |
| DEN | 11 | 13 |
| RSA | 12 | 14 |
| IND | 16 | 23 |
Group B
| Team | 2018 Ranking | 2016 Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| NZL | 1 | 1 |
| CAN | 2 | 4 |
| USA | 6 | 6 |
| CZE | 7 | 8 |
| GUA | 15 | 18 |
| HKG | 18 | 23 |
Teams are ordered by current year ranking.
More info can be found on the WBSC ranking page, see rankings.
