Before the 1978 World Cup, Schön announced that this was to be his last tournament, but was unable to go out on a high note, as the team was eliminated by neighbours Austria in Round 2.
在1978年世界杯前夕，舍恩宣布这是他的最后一届大赛，但却未能高调离任，因为球队在第二轮便遭邻国奥地利淘汰。