Additionally, Nekounam helped Iran win the 2002 Asian Games and the 2004 West Asian Football Federation Championship, and also represented the country in the 2004, 2007 and 2011 AFC Asian Cups.
Selain itu, Nekounam membantu Iran memenangkan Asian Games 2002 dan 2004 Asia Barat Federasi Sepak bola Championship, dan juga mewakili negara pada tahun 2004, 2007 dan 2011 Piala Asia.