Group A
| Team | 2018 Ranking | 2017 Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 1 | 1 |
| MEX | 5 | 7 |
| CZE | 15 | 10 |
| BOT | 43 | 33 |
Group B
| Team | 2018 Ranking | 2017 Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| JPN | 2 | 2 |
| AUS | 7 | 4 |
| ITA | 9 | 9 |
| RSA | 28 | 35 |
Group C
| Team | 2018 Ranking | 2017 Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| PUR | 4 | 6 |
| CHN | 8 | 12 |
| BRA | 14 | 13 |
| IRL | 22 | 20 |
Group D
| Team | 2018 Ranking | 2017 Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| CAN | 3 | 3 |
| TPE | 6 | 5 |
| NED | 10 | 8 |
| NZL | 11 | 11 |
Teams are ordered by current year ranking.
More info can be found on the WBSC ranking page, see rankings.
