Group A
| Team | 2016 Ranking | 2015 Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| VEN | 5 | 5 |
| KOR | 7 | 11 |
| CUB | 9 | 8 |
| PAK | 12 | 12 |
Group B
| Team | 2016 Ranking | 2015 Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| JPN | 1 | 1 |
| CAN | 2 | 4 |
| NED | 8 | 7 |
| IND | 11 | 12 |
Group C
| Team | 2016 Ranking | 2015 Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 3 | 2 |
| AUS | 4 | 3 |
| TPE | 6 | 6 |
| HKG | 10 | 9 |
Teams are ordered by current year ranking.
More info can be found on the WBSC ranking page, see rankings.