1998 Davis Cup World Group qualifying round

The 1998 Davis Cup World Group qualifying round was held from 25 to 28 September. They were the main play-offs of the 1998 Davis Cup. The winners of the playoffs advanced to the 1999 Davis Cup World Group, and the losers were relegated to their respective Zonal Regions I.

Teams
Bold indicates team had qualified for the 1999 Davis Cup World Group.


 * From World Group




 * From Americas Group I




 * From Asia/Oceania Group I




 * From Europe/Africa Group I



Results summary
Date: 25–28 September

The eight losing teams in the World Group first round ties and eight winners of the Zonal Group I final round ties competed in the World Group qualifying round for spots in the 1999 World Group.


 * ,, , , and  remain in the World Group in 1999.
 * and are promoted to the World Group in 1999.
 * ,, , , and  remain in Zonal Group I in 1999.
 * and are relegated to Zonal Group I in 1999.