Fans travelling to Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field will be charged just $2.90 to reach the venue on the subway Credit: ANGELA WEISS / AFP

Philadelphia is presenting itself as the U.S. World Cup host city offering fans the best value for money, with affordable transport, accommodation and food while other venues are pilloried for gouging supporters.

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