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,[REF] also playing all 3 games for Iran U20 at 2006 AFC Youth Championship [REF].
Haghighi was called up to Iran national football team in 2010 under management of Afshin Ghotbi [REF].