Germany vs Argentina live stream: how to watch 2022 Women's Hockey World Cup semi-final online

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By Aatif Sulleyman
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Irresistible Argentina face up to the German wall

Composite image of Germany and Argentina hockey players at FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2022
(Image credit: Getty Images / BSR Agency / ANP)

Germany could be in for a rude awakening in their 2022 Women's Hockey World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina. By far and away the competition's top scorers, Las Leonas have had a fortnight to acclimatize to the brutal conditions of Terrassa, whereas Die Danas have played all of their fixtures in the relative comfort of Amstelveen, where it's been around 16 degrees Celsius cooler. How will they adjust?Read on as we explain how to get a Germany vs Argentina live stream and watch this Women's Hockey World Cup semi-final from anywhere in the world.

Germany vs Argentina live stream

Date: Saturday, July 16

Time: 9.30pm CEST (local) / 8.30pm BST / 3.30pm ET / 1am IST / 5.30am AEST / 7.30am NZST

Venue: Estadi Olímpic de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain

FREE live stream: Kayo Sports FREE trial (AU)

Watch anywhere: try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free

Global streams: Star Sports / Disney+ Hotstar (IN) | BT Sport (UK) | Spark Sport (NZ)

Valentin Altenburg will almost certainly set his team up to defend deep and hit Argentina on the break, which will suit the Germans down to the ground. They tightened things up after their 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands and haven't conceded since, though they haven't been leaving themselves any margin for error either.

Agustina Gorzelany has scored almost as many as the entire Germany team combined. Her six strikes make her the World Cup's joint top-scorer. But Victoria Granatto was the match-winner against England in the quarters, finishing a beautiful team move with aplomb.

Germany would have been very interested spectators for that clash, which saw England completely hand the initiative to Argentina and almost pull the gameplan off. The reigning FIH Pro League champions were frustrated and uncharacteristically profligate in front of goal, and might have been heading home early if it wasn't for some Belén Succi heroics.

This looks set to be a game of chess, so follow our guide as we explain how to watch a Germany vs Argentina live stream at the 2022 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup.

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How to watch Germany vs Argentina: live stream hockey for FREE in Australia

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Hockey fans Down Under can live stream the 2022 Women's Hockey World Cup on Fox Sports or Kayo Sports, but be warned that Germany vs Argentina is set to start at 5.30am AEST in the early hours of Sunday morning.

If you're willing to wake up early for it, newbies can take advantage of a FREE Kayo trial to see if the service is right for them. Away from home?

Use a VPN to watch Kayo Sports from abroad.

Once the two-week trial is up, Kayo price plans start from a reasonable AU$25 a month, which includes access to a wealth of premium live sports.

You can also watch the hockey through Fox Sports. You'll need a Foxtel subscription or other Fox Sports access, though bear in mind that Kayo is the cheaper option.

How to watch Germany vs Argentina from outside your country

We've set out below the ways you can live stream Women's Hockey World Cup action in a number of countries around the world. However, if you're away travelling for work or pleasure, you probably won't be able to tune in like you normally would at home.

That's the result of geo-blocking - best understood as digital borders that restrict certain services and content to certain parts of the world. A good streaming VPN can let you get around these digital borders, while also offering robust protection from cybercriminals and government snooping.

Use a VPN to live stream Germany vs Argentina from anywhere

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How to use a VPN to watch Germany vs Argentina

Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...

1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN

2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'Australia' for Kayo Sports.

3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so, in this case, just head to Kayo Sports

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Germany vs Argentina live stream 2022: how to watch Women's Hockey World Cup online in India

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Star Sports subscribers in India can watch Germany vs Argentina in the Women's Hockey World Cup live either via the Star Sports TV channels or by getting a Disney+ Hotstar streaming subscription, but be warned that the game it set to begin at 1am IST on Saturday night/Sunday morning.

The Disney Plus Hotstar prices changed recently. The Disney Plus Hotstar new plans start at Rs 499 instead of Rs 399 (VIP) though the all-access content plan remains the same at Rs 1,499.

Those of you wanting to live stream Germany vs Argentina on the move will need to use the Hotstar app, which is available via the web, Android, iOS, and Apple TV.

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How to watch Germany vs Argentina: live stream Women's Hockey World Cup in the UK

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The 2022 Women's Hockey World Cup is being shown on BT Sport in the UK, with Germany vs Argentina set to begin at 8.30pm BST on Saturday evening. 

BT has a £25 Monthly Pass, so you can get everything BT Sport has to offer without a long-term commitment. 

The BT Sport app will let subscribers tune in on any number of devices, including mobiles, tablets, consoles and smart TVs.

If you find yourself outside the UK and want to watch the hockey like you would at home, don't worry about geo-blocks on your account – simply grab a VPN and follow the instructions above to live stream the action. 

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How to live stream Germany vs Argentina: watch Women's Hockey World Cup in the US and the rest of the World

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The 2022 Women's Hockey World Cup isn't being shown by a big-name broadcaster in the US, but fans can tune into Germany vs Argentina on Watch.Hockey.

Watch.Hockey is compatible with a wide range of smart devices, but you'll have to pay a fee to watch games live. 

If you're abroad right now you can use a VPN to stream the World Cup on Watch.Hockey.

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How to watch Germany vs Argentina: live stream women's hockey in New Zealand

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Spark Sport is the place to watch the Women's Hockey World Cup in New Zealand, with Germany vs Argentina set to get underway at 7.30am NZST on Sunday morning. 

If you're sitting on the fence about signing up, know that Spark Sport offers a 7-day FREE free trial, so you can try before you buy.

Once that's over, a subscription costs $24.99 per month, and includes plenty of Black Caps cricket action, F1 racing and MotoGP.

Spark Sport is available via web browsers on your PC or Mac, plus Apple and Android mobile devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, selected Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG TVs, and select Freeview streamers.

Aatif Sulleyman
Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.