 Haghighi led Iran to the finals of West Asian U-15 tournament, held in Qatar in 2002, He was first keeper Iran U17 at 2004 AFC U-17 Championship, also playing all 3 games for Iran U20 at 2006 AFC Youth Championship.He made 3 appearances in 2005 Valentin A.Granatkin Memorial – International Youth Tournament for Iran U20.Haghighi was invited to Iran U23 in Asian Games 2006, although he did not play any match.